1995 | Pol Roger | Sir Winston Churchill

Description

Sparkling Wine: 1995 | Pol Roger | Sir Winston Churchill

Robust, full-bodied, relatively mature and dominated by Pinot Noir which contributes firmness and backbone complemented by the ethereal elegance of Chardonnay. The 1995 Sir Winston Churchill is composed of the only the finest grapes from the very best vineyards.

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Producer: Pol Roger

Ratings: WA | 93-94

Vintage: 1995

Size: 750ml

ABV: 12%

Varietal: Champagne Blend

Country/Region: France, Champagne

Robust, full-bodied, relatively mature and dominated by Pinot Noir which contributes firmness and backbone complemented by the ethereal elegance of Chardonnay. The 1995 Sir Winston Churchill is composed of the only the finest grapes from the very best vineyards.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: A wonderful, fragrant nose: minerals and a touch of wild strawberry. A very smooth, harmonious palate with slightly less acidity than I anticipated. Very fruit-driven – it reminds me of the 1993. Understated, reserved finish. It has the balance to last a number of years. Excellent.

Producer Information

Pol Roger is a prominent Champagne producer based in Epernay. It is known for its elegant, balanced house style made from equal proportions of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The Pol Roger champagne portfolio includes a non vintage brut, a vintage brut, a demi sec, a brut nature, a rosé and a blanc de blancs. The Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Champagne was first released in 1975 to honor the great man, who had been close friends with Odette Pol Roger as well as a big fan of Champagne. The blend used in the Sir Winston Churchill cuvée is a closely guarded secret but is dominated by Pinot Noir for structure and strength and finished with Chardonnay for its elegance. Pol Roger grows just over half of its grapes on its 89 hectares (220 acres) of estate vineyards. The rest is supplied by contract growers with whom the company has long-term relationships. Everything is done by hand in the winery and Pol Roger is home to the largest remuage team in Champagne. The cellar of the champagne house is one of the deepest cellars in Epernay. The winery has had considerable investment in the last ten years. The house was officially established in 1849, although at least two generations had been involved in the growing Champagne industry before Pol Roger. In the mid-1850s, export became a key focus and the house began to eschew the traditional sweetness of Champagne, producing a drier style that was more in line with British tastes.