2018 Pol Roger - Champagne Brut Cuvee Winston Churchill (750ml)
Named for Pol Roger's most devoted admirer — a man who reportedly consumed 42,000 bottles in his lifetime — this prestige cuvée is made only in the finest vintages, exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards. Pinot Noir predominates, providing structure, breadth, and firmness, while Chardonnay contributes elegance, finesse, and subtlety — a blend kept as a closely guarded family secret. The 2018 is an elegant, polished wine in the gracious, lighter style of the year — subtle citrus, white peach, flowers, mint, and white pepper beautifully delineated, with clean mineral notes on a vibrant finish. An especially airy Churchill, built more on finesse and persistence than sheer size. Drink now through 2048.
97 pts – Wine Spectator | 96 pts – Vinous (Galloni) | 18/20 – Jancis Robinson