2006 Champagne Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill

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Pol Roger is known for producing a range of Champagne styles, including Brut, Extra Brut, Demi-Sec, and Rosé. They are particularly renowned for their high-quality, traditional Champagne production methods. The production process typically involves aging their Champagne for an extended period in their cellars, allowing the flavors to develop and mature. Pol Roger owns approximately 92 hectares of vineyards in the Champagne region, primarily located in the Vallée de la Marne, the Côte des Blancs, and the Montagne de Reims. Their full vineyard ownership allows them to control the quality of their grapes and maintain a high degree of consistency in their wines.

The Sir Winston Churchill Cuvée is one of Pol Roger's most prestigious and well-known champagne offerings. It was first introduced in 1984 as a tribute to British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, who was a great admirer of Pol Roger Champagne. Churchill was known to enjoy Pol Roger Champagne, and the house had a special bond with him. The Sir Winston Churchill Cuvée is produced in limited quantities and only in exceptional vintages. It is a high-quality vintage champagne, considered one of Pol Roger's finest. Typically a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it undergoes extended cellar aging to achieve the desired complexity and elegance. Pol Roger's commitment to quality, its historical significance, and its association with iconic figures like Sir Winston Churchill have contributed to its esteemed reputation in the world of champagne production. Their wines are often celebrated for their finesse and elegance, making them a popular choice among champagne enthusiasts and collectors.

FACT : In the "Tab: Attachment" you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see the potential discount immediately if you select "Pickup" at the Checkout page. We're located almost next to the Rijksweg with ample parking. Click here for the address.

Specifications

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Type of Wine White
Country France
Region Champagne
Appellation Champagne (Appellation)
Icons Icon France
Winery Pol Roger
Grape Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2006
Drinking as of 2015
Drinking till 2028
Alcohol % 12
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling Yes
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 93
James Suckling rating 95
Tasting Profiles Complex, Droog, Fris, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit
Drink moments Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch

Professional Reviews

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Parker

93

James Suckling

95

Wijnhuis

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Champagne house Pol Roger was founded in 1849 by Pol Roger himself in Épernay, an important city in the Champagne region of France. The house has a history as a family-owned and operated champagne producer. It remains independent and is one of the few remaining major Champagne houses that is still family-run.

Production by Pol Roger

Pol Roger is known for producing a range of champagne styles including Brut, Extra Brut, Demi-Sec and Rosé, among others. They are best known for their high-quality, traditional champagne production methods. The production process typically involves aging their champagne for an extended period of time in their cellars to allow the flavors to develop and mature.

Pol Roger's vineyards

Pol Roger owns approximately 92 hectares of vineyards in the Champagne region, mainly located in the Vallée de la Marne, the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims. Full ownership of vineyards allows them to control the quality of their grapes and maintain a high degree of consistency in their wines.

Sir Winston Churchill Cuvée

The Sir Winston Churchill Cuvée is one of Pol Roger's most prestigious and well-known champagne offerings. It was first introduced in 1984 as a tribute to British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, who was a great admirer of Pol Roger Champagne. Churchill was known to enjoy Pol Roger's champagne, and the house had a special relationship with him. The Sir Winston Churchill Cuvée is produced in limited quantities and only in exceptional vintages. It is a high quality vintage champagne considered one of Pol Roger's best. It is typically a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and undergoes lengthy cellar aging to achieve the desired complexity and elegance. Pol Roger's commitment to quality, their historical significance and their association with iconic figures such as Sir Winston Churchill have contributed to their esteemed reputation in the world of champagne production. Their wines are often celebrated for their finesse and elegance, making them a popular choice among champagne enthusiasts and collectors.

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