Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Brut Vintage Gift Box 2013

Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Brut Vintage, France, 2013   

The prestige cuvée from Pol Roger is dedicated to Sir Winston Churchill and the make up of the blend is a closely guarded secret. Pinot Noir dominates the blend and all the fruit comes from Grand Cru rated vineyards which were already planted during Churchill's lifetime. The bottles, stored in Pol Roger's deepest cellars, undergo hand-riddling which is rare in Champagne these days.

Producer Tasting Note:

With its splendid intense golden hue and lovely bright tints, this wine is captivating to the eye. The first nose is subtle and opens with scents of dried flowers (rose petals) delicately mingled with peppery notes, revealing a lovely freshness. After breathing, a few hints of vanilla and candied fruit come through to complete a well-developed bouquet. On entry to the palate, the wine is well balanced and underpinned by a hint of citrus fruit, confirming the intense freshness found on the first nose. It then shows itself to be enchanting and luscious, revealing notes of zesty citrus fruit, quince and green tea, magnified by deliciously elegant bubbles, characteristic of this wine of power and character. The high proportion of Pinot Noir in the blend lends the wine structure and length as well as a perfect balance of generosity and elegance. The Sir Winston Churchill 2013 is a veritable symphony of sensations.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"The 2013 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill has turned out especially well, wafting from the glass with aromas of orange oil, confit lemon and crisp golden orchard fruit, complemented by subtle hints of brioche and clear honey. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and seamless, with a deep core of fruit, bright acids and a beautifully refined mousse, this is an elegant, penetrating rendition of Churchill that stands out for its charm and effortlessness."

96/100 points, William Kelley, WINE ADVOCATE, March 2022

"Although ready to drink, this very fine Champagne has plenty of aging to go. With its rich Pinot Noir and ripe fruits, it is generous while also fully textured. Complex and balanced, mature fruit and toast working together, this is a great wine."

98/100 points, Roger Voss, WINE ENTHUSIAST, December 2022