Royal Wedding of Charles & Diana Reserve
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 40 years from the vintage release, with well-cellared magnums showing extraordinary longevity.
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roasted pheasant, roasted turbot with butter sauce, aged Comté cheese
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In July 1981, the world watched in fascination as Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer wed in St Paul's Cathedral. For the wedding breakfast, the royal family selected Pol Roger—a house long favored by British royalty and famously adored by Sir Winston Churchill. The champagne served in magnums for this historic occasion was the Pol Roger Vintage 1973, which was also presented in a limited commemorative bottling decorated for the Royal Wedding. This exceptional cuvée represents the pinnacle of Pol Roger's vintage style, sourcing grapes exclusively from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs. Crafted with the house's signature precision, the wine underwent primary fermentation in cool stainless steel before undergoing extensive aging in the deep, cold chalk cellars of Épernay, resulting in a Champagne of majestic complexity, fine mousse, and legendary longevity.
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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.