NON VINTAGE
Pol Roger NV // £354.00 per case of 12 inc. VAT
The blend the usual one-third each of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier, and the dosage 10 g/l. A very pale hue in the glass, fresh and crisp and feminine in style, followed by a rather rich and fleshy style on the palate. Quite accessible at present, more so than expected from that crispy-fruit nose, with a broad and fresh presence of fruit here, highlighted by a beautiful floral character. Very fine.
VINTAGE
Pol Roger 2000 // £471.00 per case of 12 inc. VAT
And so to the wine, the Pol Roger Brut 2000, which has a rich, soft golden glow in the glass, with a good central bead surrounded by plenty of small-to-moderate sized bubbles. The nose is just gorgeous, broad and seductive, with elements of brioche, toasted almonds over notes of sweet stone fruit, white peach and more. The palate is just as the nose suggests it will be, generous but not flabby, soft and welcoming like a plumped-up down-filled pillow, enveloping the tastebuds and gently caressing them one by one. And yet it remains bright and lively, with a very linear core of acidity flanked by a finely poised mousse. This is absolutely delicious stuff, so approachable and easy-going and yet clearly of very fine, well-defined quality too. This, to my palate, is ready now - so I suggest you drink on. I've certainly been doing so! 18+/20 (28/6/10) The Wine Doctor
Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2000 // £440.00 in bond per case of 12*
I am delighted to offer the newly released Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2000. A speciality of the house, made from 100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs: Cramant, Le Mesnil, Oger, Avize and Oiry. It represents fantastic value for money for what is, essentially, a prestige cuvee.
"If I were to choose just one house from which to source a vintage champagne to lay down, there is no question that I would choose Pol Roger." - Tom Stevenson, wine writer and Champagne expert.
"...one of the great Blanc de Blancs of Champagne... This is perhaps the sexiest, most seductive of all the Pol Roger Champagnes..." - Robert Parker
Although this beautiful Millennium vintage will benefit from time in bottle, it is incredibly seductive and ready for drinking this Spring / Summer...
Pale lemon with fine, steady mousse. A touch of maturity, more brioche than toast. Elegant, mineral, citrus driven. Needs a little time to open out. Lovely weight in the mouth, love acid balance. Very primary. Elegant, long finish. Delicious!
