Pol Roger Brut Reserve Champagne

Pol Roger Brut Réserve, France, NV

Grapes: A classic Champagne blend (approx. 33% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier) composed from around 30 still base wines drawn from at least two vintages. Dosage 10 g/l and aged 36 months on the lees; Pol Roger also allow an additional six months post-disgorgement for the UK, so the wine is ready to drink on release yet rewards short-term cellaring

Producer Tasting Note:

A beautiful golden-straw colour with a fine, persistent mousse. The bouquet opens with crisp green apple and pear, then develops floral notes of honeysuckle and toasty brioche. Fresh and well structured palate, with flavours of quince jelly, apricot jam and acacia honey. The finish carries candied orange peel and a sweet cardamom spice that lingers, supported by a generous, pillowy mousse.

Critical Acclaim:

William Kelley (Wine Advocate, March 2021) awarded 92/100, describing the release as dramatic and textural with aromas of mandarin oil, honeycomb and fresh bread. Richard Hemming MW (jancisrobinson.com, August 2021) scored 17/20, noting cooked apple, biscuit and a delicious salted‑bread aftertaste.

Food Match: Famously served at the wedding of William and Kate (29 April 2011). Serve chilled as an apéritif, or enjoy with pan‑fried sea bass with lemon‑butter sauce, or with a mildly spiced prawn curry to contrast the wine’s honeyed fruit and lively acids