Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015 Gaveæske

Robert ParkerA strong effort in a less-acclaimed vintage, Pol Roger's newly released 2015 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill opens in the glass with aromas of confit citrus, ripe orchard fruits and dried white flowers mingled with hints of honeycomb, freshly baked bread and anise. Medium to full-bodied, vinous and concentrated, with bright acids, chalky structuring extract and a pinpoint mousse, this inherently rather rich, gastronomic Champagne is quite tightly wound out of the gates and will reward a bit of bottle age. Stylistically, it is somewhat reminiscent of a modern-day version of the 1985.

VinousThe 2015 Brut Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill shows off the savory side of the vintage to great effect. Hints of dried pear, sage, mint, dried flowers, lemon oil and chamomile open gradually in this mid-weight, lithe edition of Pol Roger's tête de cuvée. The 2015 unfolds nicely with time in the glass, but I wouldn't think of opening a bottle anytime soon. Readers will find a nervy Winston Churchill marked by notable freshness and vigor more than size. This is a fine effort in a vintage that has proven to be far trickier than most observers originally envisioned. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged September 2022.

Jeb DunnuckComing from only Grand Cru villages of Montagne de Reims and always boasting a large proportion of Pinot Noir in the cuvée, the 2015 Champagne Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Brut displays a medium straw color and has a stunning nose that’s highly aromatic with toasted croissant, kirsch, and orange peel. With a noble structure and feel to the wine, it’s full-bodied with broad shoulders but has remarkable balance for this hot vintage. The mouthfeel is exceptional and long, with vibrant acidity, a rounded and elegant mousse, a chalky texture, and a mouthwatering finish. Given the vintage, it’s showing a more approachable side already, although it should have significant longevity ahead of it. In its youth, it’s more approachable than the 2013, and I would perhaps drink some of these now and then wait to be surprised as it holds on and likely has a wide drinking window. Drink 2024-2040. 7 grams per liter of dosage.

I løbet af de sidste 170 år og seks generationer, har dette Champagnehus skabt sig et fantastisk og anmelderrost omdømme. Pol Roger blev etableret i 1849 i Epernay i hjertet af Champagne. Huset er et af de mest traditionelle i Champagne og filosofien er, og har altid været, at følge en fornuftig og rolig udvikling, og aldrig gå på kompromis med kvaliteten og traditioner.

Den excellente kvalitet er et resultat af en know-how, der videregivet gennem generationer. Pol Roger ejer 92 hektar vinmarker med stokke af usædvanlig fin kvalitet. Fra 2001-2011 gennemgik huset en komplet renovering, bl.a. en udvidelse af deres produktion og nye rustfrie stålkar. Pol Roger blev i 2021 kåret som nr. 2 af Drinks International ”World’s most admired Champagne Brands 2021”.

Pol Roger Champagne var Sir Winston Churchill‛s foretrukne Champagnemærke. Han udtalte bl.a.: ”I am always content with the best”, og: “I cannot live without champagne. In Victory I deserve it, in defeat I need it”. Winston Churchill var så glad for Champagnen fra Pol Roger, at han opkaldte sin væddeløbshest efter husets navn, og han blev en nær ven af huset. Som en hyldest til Sir Winston Churchill, har Pol Roger skabt deres Prestige Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill.

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