2000 Pol Roger Vintage Brut Champagne

Pol Roger Vintage Champagne has a long association with Nicks Wine Merchants. In the early days we were selling the 1971 vintage at $9.95. At that price, one could afford to practise Christian Pol Roger's maxim, "...a day without Champagne is like a day without sunshine".

A magnificent Champagne and a must for the two big parties ahead of us.
Produced from a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay sourced from 20 different Grand & Premier Cru vineyards located in the Montagne de Reims and the Cotes des Blancs. Made only in small quantities, the wine is aged in Pol Roger’s cellars for 8 years before being released.

The 2000 pours with an excellent white creamy mousse showing good hold over a deep straw, pale gold base wine with exceptionally fine and extremely persistent bead. The nose delivers classic Champagne aromatics with aromas of yeast lees, biscuit and citrus followed by some cashew and toast end notes. The palate displays great refinement. Flavours of yeast lees, toast, light citrus, brioche and cashew are all delivered with excellent precision. Clean crisp dry finish with very long aftertaste of toast, yeast lees and brioche.
Drink now or cellar a further 4-5 years (2010-2014)
Alc 12.5%

Other Reviews...
An elegant version, whose silky texture meshes seamlessly with the grapefruit, apple and ginger flavors. Detailed and harmonious, with a graphite accent on the finish.
Drink now through 2024."
93 points
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