Reserve Brut NV
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Ready to enjoy upon release, but will develop additional complexity and honeyed richness over 3 to 5 years of careful cellaring.
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Fresh oysters, roasted chicken, triple-cream cheese
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Pol Roger's non-vintage Brut Réserve, affectionately known as 'White Foil,' is the definitive ambassador of the house style, representing a masterclass in consistency and balance. This cuvée is crafted from equal parts of Champagne's three primary grape varieties, sourced from 30 different crus. The house's legendary cellars in Épernay—descending 30 meters underground where temperatures remain a cool 9°C—allow for an exceptionally slow second fermentation, resulting in an incredibly fine, persistent mousse. Each bottle is aged for a minimum of four years on its lees before disgorgement, far exceeding the legal requirement. This patient maturation, combined with traditional hand-riddling, imparts a signature complexity, marrying fresh pear and brioche aromas with a rich, creamy texture that once captivated Sir Winston Churchill himself.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1849 by Pol Roger in the historic town of Épernay, Champagne Pol Roger remains one of the few prestigious, family-owned Champagne houses to this day. Renowned for its deep, exceptionally cool chalk cellars that descend thirty meters below ground, the house employs traditional methods, including hand-riddling, to craft wines of remarkable elegance, structure, and aging potential. Pol Roger is celebrated worldwide for its signature Brut Réserve and its iconic prestige cuvée, Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, a robust and complex blend created in honor of the house's most legendary patron. This commitment to precision and heritage yields a refined portfolio that also features exquisite Blanc de Blancs and Vintage Rosés, embodying the pinnacle of classic Champagne craftsmanship.