Sir Winston Churchill Vinotheque
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 30 years from the vintage year, or 5 to 15 years following its late-disgorgement Vinothèque release.
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Butter-poached lobster, roasted pheasant, aged Comté cheese
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The Vinothèque edition of Pol Roger's legendary Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill represents the absolute pinnacle of the house's library releases. Created to honor the British Prime Minister who famously declared of Pol Roger, 'My tastes are simple: I am easily satisfied with the best,' this cuvée is crafted only in the finest vintages. While the exact blend remains a closely guarded family secret, it is defined by a robust, structured dominance of Grand Cru Pinot Noir, balanced by the elegance of Grand Cru Chardonnay. The Vinothèque designation indicates that these precious bottles have undergone extraordinarily prolonged aging on their lees in Pol Roger's deep, cold, double-vaulted chalk cellars in Épernay, thirty meters below ground. This extended maturation imparts an unparalleled complexity, seamlessly blending fresh, vibrant acidity with rich, tertiary notes of toasted brioche, preserved citrus, honey, and roasted nuts.
🍾 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.