Pol Roger Champagne Reserve Brut NV

Elegant, refined and beautifully balanced, Pol Roger Brut Réserve is precision in a glass.

Nectarine and citrus provide the fresh fruit foundation, with preserved lemon, brioche, lemon mousse and delicate honeysuckle adding layers of complexity. There’s a lovely creaminess through the middle of the palate, balanced by bright acidity and a fine, persistent mousse.

The richness and texture are beautifully controlled, leading to a refreshing, remarkably persistent finish. A Champagne with both generosity and finesse, and one that becomes increasingly complex as it opens in the glass.

Winemaking

A classic Champagne blend of equal parts Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, sourced from around 30 different crus across Champagne. Approximately 25% reserve wines are incorporated into the blend to provide additional depth and consistency.

Each grape variety and village is vinified separately in stainless steel before blending. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation, secondary fermentation in bottle and around four years ageing in Pol Roger's deep Épernay cellars. Each bottle is traditionally hand-riddled before disgorgement. Pol Roger

Food Match

Superb as an aperitif, but equally at home with freshly shucked oysters, seared scallops, smoked salmon or roast chicken. It would also be excellent with creamy cheeses or a seafood-based entrée.

Region: Epernay, Champagne

Budburst Rating: #fantasticwine 95pts