2012 Champagne Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill

The vintage may differ from the image shown

Low Stock

Only 2 left

🚚 Order today and get it shipped on Monday

Description

chevron-down

Pol Roger is known for producing a range of champagne styles including Brut, Extra Brut, Demi-Sec and Rosé. They are most known for their high quality, traditional champagne production methods. The production process typically involves maturing their champagne in their cellars for an extended period of time, allowing the flavours to develop and mature. Pol Roger owns approximately 92 hectares of vineyards in the Champagne region, primarily located in the Vallée de la Marne, Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. Through full ownership of the vineyards, they have control over the quality of their grapes and are able to maintain a high level 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. Produced in limited quantities and only in exceptional vintages, the Sir Winston Churchill Cuvée is a high-quality vintage champagne that is considered one of Pol Roger’s finest. Typically a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it undergoes extensive cellar ageing to achieve the desired complexity and elegance. Pol Roger’s dedication 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.

FACT : In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to collect the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see the possible discount immediately if you choose Collection on the Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.

Specifications

chevron-down
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 2012
Drinking as of 2022
Drinking till 2050
Alcohol % 12
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling Yes
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 95
James Suckling rating 98
Vinous rating 96
Tasting Profiles Complex, Droog, Fris, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit
Drink moments Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch

Professional Reviews

chevron-down

Parker

95

James Suckling

98

Vinous

96

Wijnhuis

chevron-down

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.

Attachments

chevron-down