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Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Quality Brut Champagne Magnum (1500ml)

Champagne, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

The standard bearer for the house, the Extra Quality Brut receives a minimum of 4 years on lees and is blended from Premier Cru and Grand Cru fruit, 60% of which is Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the balance Chardonnay.
Ranked No. 65 in Wine Spectators Top 100 wines for 2020.
Pours with a frothy white head that slowly subsides to reveal a pale straw coloured base with pale gold edgings that has a fine steady bead flowing through it. Enticing baked bread, vegemite like yeast lees and citrus aromatics merge with some toasty notes, almond and smoky minerals. The palate shows good weight and richness yet is quite racy and vibrant in its feel. Citrus and yeast lees flavours combine over subtle baked bread nuances, light toast and minerals. Dry chalky finish with tense acidity and a lengthy aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12%
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A lovely hint of honeysuckle accents the flavors of mirabelle plum, white cherry, anise and grated ginger in this vibrant Champagne, which is finely knit and detailed in texture, with a mouthwatering finish of ripe fruit, spice and chalk accents. Disgorged November 2019. Drink now through 2025.
92 points
Wine Spectator

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Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Quality Brut Champagne (375ml)

Champagne, FRANCE
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

The standard bearer for the house, the Extra Quality Brut receives a minimum of 4 years on lees and is blended from Premier Cru and Grand Cru fruit, 60% of which is Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the balance Chardonnay.
Ranked No. 65 in Wine Spectators Top 100 wines for 2020.
Pours with a frothy white head that slowly subsides to reveal a pale straw coloured base with pale gold edgings that has a fine steady bead flowing through it. Enticing baked bread, vegemite like yeast lees and citrus aromatics merge with some toasty notes, almond and smoky minerals. The palate shows good weight and richness yet is quite racy and vibrant in its feel. Citrus and yeast lees flavours combine over subtle baked bread nuances, light toast and minerals. Dry chalky finish with tense acidity and a lengthy aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12%
Other Reviews…..
A lovely hint of honeysuckle accents the flavors of mirabelle plum, white cherry, anise and grated ginger in this vibrant Champagne, which is finely knit and detailed in texture, with a mouthwatering finish of ripe fruit, spice and chalk accents. Disgorged November 2019. Drink now through 2025.
92 points
Wine Spectator

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Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Quality Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

The vibrant and striking Champagnes of Ployez-Jacquemart were a welcome surprise among the many tasted in recent months. Established in 1930 and now run by third generation winemaker Laurence Ployez, the family have their own vineyards in Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages including their hometown of Ludes, Mailly-Champagne, Villedommange, and Vertus. These are supplemented with purchased grapes from longstanding contracts that have been in place for over 30 years, mainly in Grand Cru Chardonnay villages.
Winemaking is meticulous, with only first press juice used in their wines. Following fermentation in a mix of tank and barrels, wines are aged nose-to-punt, or sur pointe, in lieu of being aged on their side. This approach provides the antioxidative and aging benefits of the lees while not allowing the wines to become too rich from the lees contact. Laurence is keen to express the various sites and vintage characteristics, so while the wines are aged between 4 and 12+ years on less, use of reserve wines is limited and sometimes not used at all. Similarly dosage is minimal averaging around 3-4 grams per litre.
The standard bearer for the house, the Extra Quality Brut receives a minimum of 4 years on lees and is blended from Premier Cru and Grand Cru fruit, 60% of which is Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the balance Chardonnay.
Ranked No. 65 in Wine Spectators Top 100 wines for 2020.
Pours with a frothy white head that slowly subsides to reveal a pale straw coloured base with pale gold edgings that has a fine steady bead flowing through it. Enticing baked bread, vegemite like yeast lees and citrus aromatics merge with some toasty notes, almond and smoky minerals. The palate shows good weight and richness yet is quite racy and vibrant in its feel. Citrus and yeast lees flavours combine over subtle baked bread nuances, light toast and minerals. Dry chalky finish with tense acidity and a lengthy aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12%
Other Reviews…..
A lovely hint of honeysuckle accents the flavors of mirabelle plum, white cherry, anise and grated ginger in this vibrant Champagne, which is finely knit and detailed in texture, with a mouthwatering finish of ripe fruit, spice and chalk accents. Disgorged November 2019. Drink now through 2025.
92 points
Wine Spectator

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2015 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne Magnum (1500ml)

Champagne, FRANCE
$1050. 00
Bottle
$12600.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

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A strong effort in a less-acclaimed vintage, Pol Roger's newly released 2015 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill opens in the glass with aromas of confit citrus, ripe orchard fruits and dried white flowers mingled with hints of honeycomb, freshly baked bread and anise. Medium to full-bodied, vinous and concentrated, with bright acids, chalky structuring extract and a pinpoint mousse, this inherently rather rich, gastronomic Champagne is quite tightly wound out of the gates and will reward a bit of bottle age. Stylistically, it is somewhat reminiscent of a modern-day version of the 1985. Drink 2025 - 2045.
94+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Mar 10, 2023)
The 2015 Brut Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill shows off the savory side of the vintage to great effect. Hints of dried pear, sage, mint, dried flowers, lemon oil and chamomile open gradually in this mid-weight, lithe edition of Pol Roger's tête de cuvée. The 2015 unfolds nicely with time in the glass, but I wouldn't think of opening a bottle anytime soon. Readers will find a nervy Winston Churchill marked by notable freshness and vigor more than size. This is a fine effort in a vintage that has proven to be far trickier than most observers originally envisioned. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged September 2022. Drink 2027-2045.
95 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Very complex nose with a wide spectrum of candied citrus, dried peach and mirabelle tart aromas. Bold and rich, particularly on the mid-palate, but with a great deal of subtlety and delicacy for the vintage. This is already delicious, but at the finish you really taste how this has been made for the long term. Great drive and persistence right at the end. Drink or hold.
96 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

This is the 21st vintage of Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, for whom a personal cuvée of the best champagne was created, the details of the wine still secret. Widely believed to be over 60% pinot noir, the balance chardonnay, all grand crus. Its full-bodied generosity flows through the very long palate and finish.
98 points
James Halliday's Top 100 2023

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2015 Pol Roger Vintage Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

A blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay sourced from 20 Grands and Premiers crus vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs. Pours with a generous over flowing mousse that holds well over a pale straw coloured base that has pale gold tinged edges. Rising to the surface is an exceptionally fine bead that shows great persistence. Intense citrus and yeast lees aromas intermingle with baked bread, traces of cashew, brioche and chalk. Airy flavours of pear, baked bread and yeast lees glide across the palate with some delicate cashew, nougat and chalk characters lining the back half. Creamy edged, it finishes dry, crisp and mouth-wateringly long.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%
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Lots of spicy apple with sliced lemons and pears and hints of stone. Full-bodied with soft and layered bubbles that caress your palate. Dusty and succulent. Creamy finish. Drink or hold.
94 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2013 Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$185. 00
Bottle
$2220.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2013 Blanc de Blancs is another terrific wine in this range from Pol Roger. It offers up a mélange of apricot, honey, chamomile, dried herbs. The ripeness of the Chardonnays comes through in burnished tropical accents that lend an exotic flair. Drink this over the next decade or so. Drink 2021-2031.
92 Points
Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2021)
This is really delicious and soft with ultra-fine bubbles and a creamy texture. The flavors are subtle with cooked apple, pear and pie crust. Medium-bodied. Fresh and delicious. So subtle. Drink now.
94 Points
JamesSuckling.com (July 2022)
Pol Roger's newly released 2013 Brut Blanc de Blancs is very appealing, unwinding in the glass with scents of crisp orchard fruit, citrus zest, sourdough bread, pastry cream and almonds. Medium to full-bodied, taut and incisive, it's more chiseled than the richer, more concentrated 2012, with racy acids and a gently reductive edge, concluding with chalky grip. This is a real classic in style and should develop beautifully with age on cork. Drink 2021 - 2040.
93 Points
William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (April 2021)
This expressive blanc de blancs indulges the palate with its creamy, lightly plush texture and bright and juicy acidity, a lovely canvas for aromas and flavors of ripe pineapple and apricot fruit, elderflower, lemon curd and salted almond. Drink now through 2030.
93 Points
Alison Napjus - Wine Spectator (December 2021)
The Chardonnays are exclusively sourced from grands crus of the Côte des Blancs and come from the villages of Oiry, Chouilly, Cramant, Avize, Oger, and Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger. In the purest house style, this 2013 shows an exuberant, complex bouquet. There are pastry, dried herbs, spices, pear, orchard fruits and some autolysis aromas. Creamy, round and sweet, the palate is perfectly balanced with a racy yet chalky finish. Keep it in your cellar for two years; it will only get better. Drink 2022 - 2025.
94 Points
Yohan Castaing - Decanter (October 2020)
Crisp apples and tight minerality come together in a satisfyingly ripe wine. It is young, showing its fruity side and only just moving to its future complexity. But this will be a fine, structured Champagne. Drink from 2022.
94 Points
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast Magazine

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2013 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$450. 00
Bottle
$5400.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2013 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill has turned out especially well, wafting from the glass with aromas of orange oil, confit lemon and crisp golden orchard fruit, complemented by subtle hints of brioche and clear honey. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and seamless, with a deep core of fruit, bright acids and a beautifully refined mousse, this is an elegant, penetrating rendition of Churchill that stands out for its charm and effortlessness. Drink 2021 - 2045.
96 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Mar 2022)
The 2013 Brut Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is fabulous. Rich and remarkably pure, the 2013 is super- expressive right out of the gate. Bright saline notes cut through a core of lemon confit, dried flowers, apricot, tangerine peel, mint and sage. As compelling as the 2013 is, it really needs more time to open a bit. There is a feeling of transparency here that is so alluring. The 2013 is a terrific example of power with no excess weight in Champagne. I loved it. Disgorged: July 2021. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Drink 2027-2043.
97 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Complex and subtle aromas of dried ginger, pie crust, cooked apple and cooked peach follow through to a full body with ginseng, toasted bread and dried apple. Very fine and multidimensional. Great wine. Drink now.
97 points
JamesSuckling.com
The 2013 Champagne Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Brut, composed of 95% Pinot Noir, is the 20th release of this cuvée, and this version is robust, classic, and noble in its expression. The color is a medium straw, and the aromas are complex and compelling, with smoke, graham biscuit, currant, and orange marmalade. It has immediate appeal and charm. The palate is structured, yet refreshing, and savory with grip and an energetic citrus that doesn’t seem to taper. Drink 2024-2044.
97 points
Audrey Frick - jebdunnuck.com
An expressive Champagne, with ripe and juicy pineapple, cassis and apricot fruit flavors married to notes of brioche, saline, lemon curd and honeysuckle. Backed by a spine of fresh acidity, this is well-cut and harmonious, with the fine and creamy mousse carrying the flavor range on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2035.
95 points
Alison Napjus - Wine Spectator
In March 2022, Pol Roger released the 2013 vintage of its iconic cuvée, Sir Winston Churchill. First launched at Blenheim Palace in 1984 with the 1975 vintage (which was released in magnums only, a decade after the death of the great man), this 2013 is the 20th release. Pol Roger does not divulge the blends of its cuvées, but we know that this one is predominantly composed of Pinot Noir, plus a touch of Chardonnay, both sourced from grands crus villages. We also know the dosage: 7 g/L. While the 2013 vintage was catastrophic in France, Champagne is doing well, especially the Chardonnays. Budbreak was later than usual, and the weather was cool and rainy until June. Fortunately, the summer was hot, sunny and dry until the first days of September. Rain returned on September 10 and brought significant attacks of grey rot, which affected the vineyards. The 2013 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill has an elegant yet refined bouquet of lemon, orchard fruit and spring flowers, intertwined with pure notes of brioche and pastry. The palate is crystalline, with racy acids and an elegant, penetrating finish. There is a lively touch of mint. This is a particularly delicate and tense iteration of the cuvée. Very charming. Drink 2022 - 2045.
95 points
Yohan Castaing - Decanter
Churchill drank Pol Roger – lots of it. Its cépage has never been released but it is believed to be over 60 per cent pinot noir. 2013 was a good vintage, the acidity a highlight. Here it has been the foundation of the freshness and imperious length of a very great champagne, second only to the 2008. Drink to 2030.
99 points
James Halliday's Top 100 Wines of 2022

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2013 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne Magnum (1500ml)

Champagne, FRANCE
$899. 00
Bottle
$10788.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2013 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill has turned out especially well, wafting from the glass with aromas of orange oil, confit lemon and crisp golden orchard fruit, complemented by subtle hints of brioche and clear honey. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and seamless, with a deep core of fruit, bright acids and a beautifully refined mousse, this is an elegant, penetrating rendition of Churchill that stands out for its charm and effortlessness. Drink 2021 - 2045.
96 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Mar 2022)
The 2013 Brut Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is fabulous. Rich and remarkably pure, the 2013 is super- expressive right out of the gate. Bright saline notes cut through a core of lemon confit, dried flowers, apricot, tangerine peel, mint and sage. As compelling as the 2013 is, it really needs more time to open a bit. There is a feeling of transparency here that is so alluring. The 2013 is a terrific example of power with no excess weight in Champagne. I loved it. Disgorged: July 2021. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Drink 2027-2043.
97 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Complex and subtle aromas of dried ginger, pie crust, cooked apple and cooked peach follow through to a full body with ginseng, toasted bread and dried apple. Very fine and multidimensional. Great wine. Drink now.
97 points
JamesSuckling.com
The 2013 Champagne Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Brut, composed of 95% Pinot Noir, is the 20th release of this cuvée, and this version is robust, classic, and noble in its expression. The color is a medium straw, and the aromas are complex and compelling, with smoke, graham biscuit, currant, and orange marmalade. It has immediate appeal and charm. The palate is structured, yet refreshing, and savory with grip and an energetic citrus that doesn’t seem to taper. Drink 2024-2044.
97 points
Audrey Frick - jebdunnuck.com
An expressive Champagne, with ripe and juicy pineapple, cassis and apricot fruit flavors married to notes of brioche, saline, lemon curd and honeysuckle. Backed by a spine of fresh acidity, this is well-cut and harmonious, with the fine and creamy mousse carrying the flavor range on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2035.
95 points
Alison Napjus - Wine Spectator
In March 2022, Pol Roger released the 2013 vintage of its iconic cuvée, Sir Winston Churchill. First launched at Blenheim Palace in 1984 with the 1975 vintage (which was released in magnums only, a decade after the death of the great man), this 2013 is the 20th release. Pol Roger does not divulge the blends of its cuvées, but we know that this one is predominantly composed of Pinot Noir, plus a touch of Chardonnay, both sourced from grands crus villages. We also know the dosage: 7 g/L. While the 2013 vintage was catastrophic in France, Champagne is doing well, especially the Chardonnays. Budbreak was later than usual, and the weather was cool and rainy until June. Fortunately, the summer was hot, sunny and dry until the first days of September. Rain returned on September 10 and brought significant attacks of grey rot, which affected the vineyards. The 2013 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill has an elegant yet refined bouquet of lemon, orchard fruit and spring flowers, intertwined with pure notes of brioche and pastry. The palate is crystalline, with racy acids and an elegant, penetrating finish. There is a lively touch of mint. This is a particularly delicate and tense iteration of the cuvée. Very charming. Drink 2022 - 2045.
95 points
Yohan Castaing - Decanter
Churchill drank Pol Roger – lots of it. Its cépage has never been released but it is believed to be over 60 per cent pinot noir. 2013 was a good vintage, the acidity a highlight. Here it has been the foundation of the freshness and imperious length of a very great champagne, second only to the 2008. Drink to 2030.
99 points
James Halliday's Top 100 Wines of 2022

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2013 Pol Roger Vintage Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2021-2029)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

A fine and plentiful mousse sits comfortably over a pale straw coloured base that has very pale gold tinged edges. An exceptionally fine bead of tiny bubbles weaves its way through the wines core with great persistence. Classic Pol Roger nose with dreamy aromatics of baked bread, yeast lees, citrus, light oily toast like notes and subtle cashew intoxicating the senses. Airy and graceful in its structure, beautifully meshed flavours of baked bread, citrus, yeast lees and pear are cast across the palate with an understated power. Adding sophistication are cashew and subtle oily characters. Superb balance with a refined, creamy textural feel played against stimulating acidity. Concludes long and satiny with a graceful tension.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%
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The 2013 Vintage is a rich, effusive wine that beautifully captures the personality of the year in which ripeness and acids are both elevated. Pastry, orchard fruit, citrus peel, spice and dried flowers build in an extroverted, racy Champagne that is an absolute delight. Time in the glass brings out a feeling of weightlessness and translucence that is beguiling. As for the obvious next question….yes, I expect the Churchill will be superb. Drink 2021-2033.
93 Points
Antonio Galloni's Vinous (Novemer 2021)
A tight, structured vintage Champagne with cherry, spice and some dried strawberry. Hints of biscuits, too. It’s medium-bodied with a tight, structured palate and a long,flavorful finish. Drink or hold.
94 Points
JamesSuckling.com (July 2022)
Pol Roger's just-released 2013 Brut Vintage is a beautifully chiseled, incisive wine that will appeal immensely to purists. Unwinding in the glass with scents of citrus zest, white flowers, crushed chalk and hints of fresh sourdoughs, it's medium to full-bodied, racy and precise, with a nicely concentrated and tightly wound core, tangy acids and an elegant pinpoint mousse. After the rich, muscular 2012 vintage, the 2013 represents quite a contrast; I'm not sure we'll see its stylistic like again for some time, so readers with classically inclined palates will want to stock up—advice I'll be following myself. Drink 2022 - 2045.
94 Points
William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (October 2020)
Expressive notes of baked black cherry and blackberry coulis are underscored by a minerally streak of brine and oyster shell in this focused Champagne, which is firmed by lemony acidity and balanced and enriched by hints of crystallized honey, grilled nut and toast. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Drink now through 2030.
93 Points
Alison Napjus - Wine Spectator (December 2021)
Flaxen straw, with a whisper of rare gold, subtlety writ large on the nose, with orchard fruit, verbena and a discreet hint of almond and cashew evidenced. The palate, with air, transforms sourdough into pastry, green apples into spicy quince and kumquat, with spring flowers and shortbread in support. Preserved salted lemons, and a whisper of cashew and buttermilk, restraint and finesse above all else but the potential to grow and prosper is underwritten by a firm structure and an impressive purity of fruit. Drink 2021 - 2027.
93 Points
Simon Field MW - Decanter (October 2020)

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2012 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne Magnum (1500ml)

Champagne, FRANCE
$899. 00
Bottle
$10788.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Pol Roger's newly released 2012 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is showing brilliantly, bursting from the glass with youthful aromas of honeyed pears, toasted brioche, pomelo, fresh pastry, green apple and mandarin orange, with hints of stone fruit emerging with time in the glass. Full-bodied, vinous and textural, with an enveloping core of fleshy, concentrated fruit, bright acids and an elegant pinpoint mousse, it concludes with a long, penetrating finish. More muscular and vibrant than the generous and charming 2009, the 2012 ranks alongside the 2008 and 2002 as one of the three finest renditions of Sir Winston Churchill this millennium—and in style it resembles a hypothetical blend of those two vintages. Drink 2022 - 2045.
96 + Points
William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (March 2021)

Intense aromas of strawberry and subtle apple with pie crust and some ash and stone. An almost smoky undertone to the aromas. Full-bodied and very layered with ultra fine tannins that give it a rough-cut, velvety texture. It’s very flavorful, yet so checked and reserved at the same time. Compact, tight palate that is deep and powerful. Very vinous at the end and in the mouth feel. Spicy and biscuity at the finish. Mostly pinot noir with chardonnay and only grand cru. More density and complexity than the 2008. Seven years on the lees. Delicious and luxurious to drink now, but giving this some age will make it even better.
98 Points
JamesSuckling.com (August 2021)

Sleek, with racy acidity, this tightly-meshed version nonetheless offers a lovely range of flavors, with ripe black cherry and currant fruit and accents of pomegranate, candied kumquat and raw almond. Finely detailed, creamily swaths the palate in silk-like texture, carrying the expanding flavor profile through to a graphite- and spice-laced, lasting finish. Drink now through 2032.
97 Points
Alison Napjus - The Wine Spectator (June 2021)

Rather open on the nose – a surprise! Looser textured than some and still decidedly embryonic. It does open out rather remarkably on the finish, suggesting that it is very much a long-distance runner. I think I would wait until at least 2022 to take full advantage of that interplay of flavours underneath, where it is positively throbbing! Drink 2022 – 2032.
17 ++/20 Points
Jancis Robinson MW (February 2021)

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2012 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Pol Roger's newly released 2012 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is showing brilliantly, bursting from the glass with youthful aromas of honeyed pears, toasted brioche, pomelo, fresh pastry, green apple and mandarin orange, with hints of stone fruit emerging with time in the glass. Full-bodied, vinous and textural, with an enveloping core of fleshy, concentrated fruit, bright acids and an elegant pinpoint mousse, it concludes with a long, penetrating finish. More muscular and vibrant than the generous and charming 2009, the 2012 ranks alongside the 2008 and 2002 as one of the three finest renditions of Sir Winston Churchill this millennium—and in style it resembles a hypothetical blend of those two vintages. Drink 2022 - 2045.
96 + Points
William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (March 2021)

Intense aromas of strawberry and subtle apple with pie crust and some ash and stone. An almost smoky undertone to the aromas. Full-bodied and very layered with ultra fine tannins that give it a rough-cut, velvety texture. It’s very flavorful, yet so checked and reserved at the same time. Compact, tight palate that is deep and powerful. Very vinous at the end and in the mouth feel. Spicy and biscuity at the finish. Mostly pinot noir with chardonnay and only grand cru. More density and complexity than the 2008. Seven years on the lees. Delicious and luxurious to drink now, but giving this some age will make it even better.
98 Points
JamesSuckling.com (August 2021)

Sleek, with racy acidity, this tightly-meshed version nonetheless offers a lovely range of flavors, with ripe black cherry and currant fruit and accents of pomegranate, candied kumquat and raw almond. Finely detailed, creamily swaths the palate in silk-like texture, carrying the expanding flavor profile through to a graphite- and spice-laced, lasting finish. Drink now through 2032.
97 Points
Alison Napjus - The Wine Spectator (June 2021)

Rather open on the nose – a surprise! Looser textured than some and still decidedly embryonic. It does open out rather remarkably on the finish, suggesting that it is very much a long-distance runner. I think I would wait until at least 2022 to take full advantage of that interplay of flavours underneath, where it is positively throbbing! Drink 2022 – 2032.
17 ++/20 Points
Jancis Robinson MW (February 2021)

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2009 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2020-2030)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Pol Roger’s flagship Champagne named in honour of WWII British prime minister Sir Winston Churchill for whom the house was a favourite. The 2009 pours with a frothy white mousse that slowly morphs into a straw pale coloured base that’s threaded by a very persistent stream of fine bubbles. Heady aromas of baked bread, yeast lees, citrus, roasted almond, light pear and brioche sail though the nostrils. Rich, full and concentrated the palate also exhibits great finesse and complexity with a flavour profile of yeast lees, bready characters, cashew, citrus and subtle oily toast like nuances. Airy in its feel with a gentle creaminess, it finishes dry with stimulating acidity. Some roasted nut characters shining through on the long, powerful yet graceful aftertaste.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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One of the casualties of COVID-19 was a planned vertical tasting of Pol Roger's Cuvée Winston Churchill, which would have provided some additional context for the latest iteration of this textural, gastronomic, Pinot Noir-dominant bottling. Since that project is deferred to later this year, I've opted to publish my review of the newly released 2009 in the meantime. While the 2009 is structurally more open than the concentrated, tightly wound 2008, it's also still quite youthfully primary, and I would encourage readers to resist its deceptive accessibility right now and wait at least a few years for more complexity and aromatic range to emerge. That said, I can't claim that it was a hardship, even at this early stage, to work through several bottles of the 2009 for this report.
Pol Roger's 2009 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill has turned out very well, offering up a demonstrative bouquet of golden apples, clear honey, hazelnuts and fresh pastry that's still quite primary. Full-bodied, fleshy and textural, it's deep and concentrated, with an ample core of fruit, ripe but racy acids, a pinpoint mousse and a long, penetrating finish. This is an expressive, deceptively immediate rendition of this bottling, yet despite its charm out of the gates, readers willing to wait at least five years will be rewarded with significant additional complexity. Drink 2023-2050.
95+ points
William Kelley – Robert Parker’s the Wine Advocate

As always, this Pinot Noir-dominated Champagne is a great wine. In this vintage, it is fuller than usual, perhaps less structured—a true reflection of the vintage. Like all releases of this cuvée, the wine will age magnificently. Drink now or hold for at least 10 years to get full maturity.
97 points
Wine Enthusiast

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2006 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$320. 00
Bottle
$3840.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2018-2026)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Only produced in the very best vintage years Pol Roger’s Winston Churchill is sourced exclusively from Grand Cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards with the Pinot being the dominate variety in the blend.

A superb frothy white mousse sits over a straw coloured base that has pale gold edgings. The exceptionally fine bead shows great persistence. Heady toast, yeast lees, bready characters and citrus stream from the glass underpinned by subtle cashew, dried honey and almond notes. Rich, yet with an airy feel and round satiny texture, this vibrant mouth-watering Champagne features well meshed flavours of baked bread, yeast lees, subtle oily toast characters, cashew, light dried honey, brioche and almonds. Very refined with a creamy mid palate and superb length, finishing dry with precise acidity. Very long bready yeast lees, subtle oily toast, cashew, dried honey and light almond aftertaste.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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Pol Roger Reserve Brut Champagne Magnum (1500ml)

Champagne, FRANCE
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2017-2022)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Bouyant creamy white mousse with a pale straw, gold tinged colour. Exceptionally fine bead showing excellent persistence. Very yeasty and refined nose with delicate notes of baked bread, citrus, faint toast and brioche. The palate shows great finesse with an elegant creaminess to the mouthfeel featuring flavours of baked bread, yeast lees, citrus, brioche and cashew. Clean dry finish. Excellent length with a long yeasty baked bread, citrus and cashew.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc 12.5%

Tasted 29/09/2010: This non vintage cuvee is a blend of 33% Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Meunier and 33% Chardonnay. The wine pours with an excellent white creamy mousse showing good hold. Exceptionally fine bead showing excellent persistence with a pale gold base colour. The nose displays top notes of toast and good yeast autolysis characters followed by baked bread and biscuit. The palate possesses a distinct toasty character with underlying flavours of yeast lees, biscuit and brioche. Creamy texture with clean crisp balanced acidity. Long aftertaste of toast, yeast lees and brioche.
Drink over the next 3-4 years (2010-2014).
94 points
Alc 12.5%

Other Reviews......
A roughly equal blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, plus 25% reserve wines; has 150 blend components, with 48 months on tirage. This is right in the heart of Pol style, crystal clear and poised, flowing evenly yet with drive and depth to its chalky/minerally/citrussy journey through to the fresh finish and lingering aftertaste.
94 points
James Halliday's Top Wines for 2016

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2008 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$450. 00
Bottle
$5400.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2019-2027)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Pours magnificently with a fine plentiful mousse that shows excellent hold. The pale straw to straw coloured base has golden tinged edges and is finely threaded by an exceptionally persistent bead. Heady aromas of baked bread, yeast lees, dried honey, oily toast, cashew, citrus and brioche engulf the olfactory senses. Sheer brilliance, the palate is the epitome of a great Champagne from a outstanding vintage. Refined, complex, rich and long, its decorated with creamy textured flavours of yeasty baked bread, honeyed characters, oily toast and grilled nuts. Finishes with a burst of refreshing citrus freshness. Airy feel with stimulating acidity lending tension to the exceptionally long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews…..
One of the great Champagnes both for its richness and its longevity, this latest incarnation is superb. The wine's richness is linked to the ripe fruit and the dominance of Pinot Noir in the blend. It also shines in the perfect balance between the texture, the minerality and the integration of the fruit. It can be enjoyed now, but it will be better from 2020 and then for many years to come.
100 points
Wine Enthusiast

Released in October of last year, Pol Roger's 2008 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is showing brilliantly, unfurling in the glass with a complex bouquet of waxy citrus rind, dried white flowers, freshly baked bread, iodine and honeyed yellow apple. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, powerful and vinous, with a deep and multidimensional core, broad structural shoulders and considerable concentration, girdled by tangy acids and displaying a youthfully frothy but incipiently fine mousse. The finish is long and intense. This is a terrific rendition of this reliably superb cuvée and well worth seeking out. Drink 2022-2045.
97 points
William Kelley – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

This lovely, elegant version is more about restraint and finesse than power, caressing the palate with a silky mousse and a finely woven range of ripe Asian pear, biscuit and star fruit flavors, accented by elderflower, ground ginger and almond skin notes. Lightly mouthwatering, expanding on the chalk-tinged finish. Drink now through 2033.
96 points
Wine Spectator

I love the balance between weight and agility in this wine with a dense and compact palate. Yet, there’s brightness and creaminess that melts into the glass. Lots of brioche, pie crust and strawberry tart. Serious balancing act here. Drinkable, but better with a few years of age.
97 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2004 Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2021-2023)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Pol Roger's vineyard ownership extends over the best terroirs of Champagne : Montagne de Reims, Vallee de la Marne et d'Epernay and the Cotes des Blancs. The 2004 Vintage Blanc de Blancs is vinified 100% from Chardonnay grapes selected from the best Crus in the Cote des Blancs: Oiry,Chouilly, Cramant, Avize & Oger and, and is a clear definition of the 'BdB' style, often described as exhibiting "crystalline purity".

An excellent white frothy mousse forms upon pouring into the glass and shows good hold. Once dissipated it reveals a very pale gold base wine colour with an exceptionally fine and very persistent bead. The nose possesses both complexity and intensity with a classic sniff of baked bread and yeast lees characters followed by some cashew, brioche and a refined toastiness. The palate features great refinement and richness within an airy, creamy textured mouthfeel. Flavours of baked bread, yeast lees and toast are followed by some cashew and light citrus. Clean dry finish with a long persistent aftertaste of baked bread, cashew, yeast lees and subtle toastiness. Very Limited stocks.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc 12.5%

Other Reviews…..
I have long held the view that Pol Roger consistently offers the best value for money of all the great Champagne houses, the only agonising question was how to choose between this and the 2004 Vintage Brut. The Blanc de Blancs is 100% Cote des Blancs Grand Crus, and the wine spends nine years on tirage, with hand-riddling (almost extinct these days). Pale quartz-green, this sets the heart racing with its super-finely chiselled purity and elegance, flavours of citrus wrapped in a wedding veil of minerally acidity.
97 points
James Halliday’s Top 100 – The Australian

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2008 Pol Roger Vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2021-2023)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

The 2008 Brut Blanc de Blancs is exclusively made from Chardonnay grapes selected from the Grands Crus of the Côte des Blancs : Oiry, Chouilly, Cramant, Avize and Oger. Produced in limited quantities, this Cuvée has been aged for 7 years in Pol Roger’s cellars before being released onto the market.

A sublime Blanc de Blancs Champagne of great refinement and class with great potential for further development.

Pours with a white frothy mousse that shows excellent hold. Pale straw colour with a trace of pale gold around the edges. Exceptionally fine bead that shows excellent persistence. The nose presents a superb sniffing experience that’s oodling with class, refinement and complexity. Intense aromatics of baked bread interwoven with subtle pear and citrus are overlaid by yeast lees characters with a light toastiness and cashew notes following. Fresh and lively with a creaminess about the middle palate and finish this superb Champagne features delicate pear and citrus flavours intermixed with baked bread and yeast lees over a background of toast and a touch of hazelnut. Clean dry finish. Long aftertaste of baked bread, yeast lees, citrus, toastiness and subtle hazelnut.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews….
This 100% Cote des Blancs Grand Cru simply demands its inclusion, notwithstanding my tasting note finishing 'just a baby'. Bright green-straw hue, it has exquisite freshness and balance, the bouquet filled by scents of white flowers, the palate with pink grapefruit in a glittering necklace of acidity. Will fill you with joy tonight, wonderment five years hence. I’ve bought my share.
97 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

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2004 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2021-2022)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Only produced in the very best vintage years Pol Roger’s Winston Churchill is sourced exclusively from Grand Cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards with the Pinot being the dominate variety in the blend.

A rich, full bodied Champagne possessing remarkable length and power.

Excellent creamy white mousse with a very pale gold base wine colour. The bead exceptionally fine and very persistent. Outstanding nose with hedonistically complex aromatics of toast, baked bread, pear and yeast lees bounding from the glass. Almonds, hints of dried honey and citrus follow on. Rich, weighty and sophisticated the palate has mouthfilling flavours of yeast lees, baked bread, roasted almonds, citrus, toast, dried honey and oily cashews. Rich oily mouthfeel displaying magnificent concentration and power. Crisp, yet creamy finish with a very long aftertaste of yeast lees, oily toast like characters, baked bread, dried honey, citrus, almonds and cashew. Sir Winston Churchill would be very pleased with this outstanding effort.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc 12.5%

Other Reviews....
Pol was Churchill’s house Champagne. It is predominantly pinot noir (no meunier), and all the vineyards are Grand Cru and in bearing in Churchill’s lifetime. The wine has slippery acidity and literally soars with its amazing concentration and complexity, the length and aftertaste second to none other than Krug.
98 points
James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion

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2004 Pol Roger Vintage Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2014-2020)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

The 2004 Brut Vintage from Champagne Pol Roger is made from the traditional house vintage blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay sourced from 20 Grands and Premier crus vineyards located in the Montagne de Reims and the Cotes de Blancs. It is aged for 8 years before being disgorged and released.

An outstanding vintage Pol that pours with a superb white creamy mousse that holds well. Once dissipated it reveals a base wine of pale straw gold in colour possessing a very persistent and fine bead. The nose shows classic Pol Roger refinement and complexity with intense aromas of baked bread and brioche intermixed with fine yeast autolysis characters, toastiness, cashew and light citrus. Complex, delicate and refined yet at the same time rich and creamy the palate delivers mouthfilling flavours of yeast lees, baked bread and toasty brioche over a background of light hazelnut and biscuit. Clean dry finish. Outstanding length with very long and persistent aftertaste of baked bread, yeast lees, toasty brioche and light hazelnut.
Drink over the next 5-6 years (2014-2020).
Alc 12.5%

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2012 Pol Roger Vintage Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2025-2027)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

A fluffy white mousse holds well over a pale straw coloured base that has tinges of pale gold around the edges. Exceptionally fine and very persistent bead. Lifted top notes of brioche and yeast lees marry into subtle bread dough, citrus, cashew and faint toasted honey notes. Very fine and long with a tightly knit, chalked tinged finish, gracing the palate is an elegant profile of yeasty dried honey characters, light baked bread, pear, subtle cashew and faint oily toast like characters. Good tension with a light airy feel and vivid structured acidity leading into a long eloquent aftertaste. Requires some patience.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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A 60/40% pinot noir/chardonnay blend sourced from 20 grands and premiers crus, the dosage 7g/l, on tirage for upwards of 7 years. Full yellow-green hue; it's a luscious wine with superlative length and balance, flowing across the palate in an unbroken stream. Irresistible.
97 points
James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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2008 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne Magnum (1500ml)

Champagne, FRANCE
$799. 00
Bottle
$9588.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2019-2027)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Pours magnificently with a fine plentiful mousse that shows excellent hold. The pale straw to straw coloured base has golden tinged edges and is finely threaded by an exceptionally persistent bead. Heady aromas of baked bread, yeast lees, dried honey, oily toast, cashew, citrus and brioche engulf the olfactory senses. Sheer brilliance, the palate is the epitome of a great Champagne from a outstanding vintage. Refined, complex, rich and long, its decorated with creamy textured flavours of yeasty baked bread, honeyed characters, oily toast and grilled nuts. Finishes with a burst of refreshing citrus freshness. Airy feel with stimulating acidity lending tension to the exceptionally long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews…..
One of the great Champagnes both for its richness and its longevity, this latest incarnation is superb. The wine's richness is linked to the ripe fruit and the dominance of Pinot Noir in the blend. It also shines in the perfect balance between the texture, the minerality and the integration of the fruit. It can be enjoyed now, but it will be better from 2020 and then for many years to come.
100 points
Wine Enthusiast

Released in October of last year, Pol Roger's 2008 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is showing brilliantly, unfurling in the glass with a complex bouquet of waxy citrus rind, dried white flowers, freshly baked bread, iodine and honeyed yellow apple. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, powerful and vinous, with a deep and multidimensional core, broad structural shoulders and considerable concentration, girdled by tangy acids and displaying a youthfully frothy but incipiently fine mousse. The finish is long and intense. This is a terrific rendition of this reliably superb cuvée and well worth seeking out. Drink 2022-2045.
97 points
William Kelley – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

This lovely, elegant version is more about restraint and finesse than power, caressing the palate with a silky mousse and a finely woven range of ripe Asian pear, biscuit and star fruit flavors, accented by elderflower, ground ginger and almond skin notes. Lightly mouthwatering, expanding on the chalk-tinged finish. Drink now through 2033.
96 points
Wine Spectator

I love the balance between weight and agility in this wine with a dense and compact palate. Yet, there’s brightness and creaminess that melts into the glass. Lots of brioche, pie crust and strawberry tart. Serious balancing act here. Drinkable, but better with a few years of age.
97 points
JamesSuckling.com

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Pol Roger Reserve Brut Champagne Gift Pack

Champagne, FRANCE
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2017-2022)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

A smartly presented gift pack which includes 1 x NV Pol Roger plus two attractive flutes.

Bouyant creamy white mousse with a pale straw, gold tinged colour. Exceptionally fine bead showing excellent persistence. Very yeasty and refined nose with delicate notes of baked bread, citrus, faint toast and brioche. The palate shows great finesse with an elegant creaminess to the mouthfeel featuring flavours of baked bread, yeast lees, citrus, brioche and cashew. Clean dry finish. Excellent length with a long yeasty baked bread, citrus and cashew.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc 12.5%

Tasted 29/09/2010: This non vintage cuvee is a blend of 33% Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Meunier and 33% Chardonnay. The wine pours with an excellent white creamy mousse showing good hold. Exceptionally fine bead showing excellent persistence with a pale gold base colour. The nose displays top notes of toast and good yeast autolysis characters followed by baked bread and biscuit. The palate possesses a distinct toasty character with underlying flavours of yeast lees, biscuit and brioche. Creamy texture with clean crisp balanced acidity. Long aftertaste of toast, yeast lees and brioche.
Drink over the next 3-4 years (2010-2014).
94 points
Alc 12.5%

Other Reviews......
A roughly equal blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, plus 25% reserve wines; has 150 blend components, with 48 months on tirage. This is right in the heart of Pol style, crystal clear and poised, flowing evenly yet with drive and depth to its chalky/minerally/citrussy journey through to the fresh finish and lingering aftertaste.
94 points
James Halliday's Top Wines for 2016

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2006 Pol Roger Vintage Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2020-2021)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

The 2006 Brut Vintage from Champagne Pol Roger is made from the traditional house vintage blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay sourced from 20 Grands and Premier crus vineyards located in the Montagne de Reims and the Cotes de Blancs. It is aged for 8 years before being disgorged and released.

Yet another magnificent vintage Champagne from Pol Roger and despite recent price increases remains one of the best values in vintage Champagne from the big houses.

Pours with a creamy white mousse displaying a pale gold base wine colour with a very profuse bead being exceptionally fine. A combination of refinement, intensity and complexity the nose has all of Pol Roger’s classic trademarks with aromatics of baked bread, yeast lees and some toastiness as top notes over faint dried honey intermixed with cashew and light baked pear. Rich palate flavours of baked bread, yeast lees and toasted dried honey stream their way across the palate creating a full creamy sensation followed by subtle roasted almond characters and trace of citrus. Dry finish with well balanced acidity. The conclusion long and powerful with baked bread, toasty dried honey, yeast lees and almonds. A fuller styled Champagne in comparison to the recent 2002 & 2004 releases.
Drink over next 4-5 years.
Alc 12.5%

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2002 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2020-2022)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Only produced in the very best vintage years Pol Roger’s Winston Churchill is sourced exclusively from Grand Cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards with the Pinot being the dominate variety in the blend.

This magnificent Champagne gets off to the perfect start pouring with a generous white frothy mousse which once dissipated reveals a pale straw gold base wine colour. It also possesses one of the finest beads we’ve seen and shows exceptional persistence. Fresh and lively the nose conjures up classic Champagne aromatics of citrus overlaid by baked bread, yeast lees and toasty scents finishing with subtle cashew and brioche notes. Elegant and refined yet with an underlying richness the palate features flavours of brioche, yeast lees and citrus with a subtle toast component also present followed by some light cashew on the back palate. Creamy, finishing refreshingly crisp and dry with a very long aftertaste of brioche, yeast lees, toast, cashew and light citrus. Limited Stocks.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc 12.5%

Other Reviews….
A suitably monumental wine for a monumental man in most vintages, here scaling the peak of magnificence, the 14th release since 1975. It is predominantly pinot noir (Tom Stevenson speculates 70-80%), and is 100% Grand Cru. Straw-coloured, it brings another dimension of flavour, texture, length and depth into play; still tightly wound up after 10 years on tirage, fruit, honey and citrussy acidity are folded together in perfect balance. If you want to cellar one of the greatest champagnes of the present day, this should be at the head of your shopping list.
98 points
James Halliday’s Top 100 2014 – The Australian

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2008 Pol Roger Vintage Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2023-2025)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

The 2008 Brut Vintage from Champagne Pol Roger is made from the traditional house vintage blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay sourced from 20 Grands and Premier crus vineyards located in the Montagne de Reims and the Cotes de Blancs. It is aged for 8 years before being disgorged and released.

A sublime vintage Pol Roger that every Champagne lover should have in their cellar.

Pol Roger rate 2008 as one of their great vintages and after tasting this Champagne it’s easy to see why. Showing excellent buoyancy a lacy white mousse eventually dissipates to reveal a base of pale straw colour with trimmings of pale gold. The bead is an exceptionally fine stream of tiny bubbles that are incredibly persistent. The nose alone of this superb Champagne sends you into heavenly spin. Heady, complex and rich, scents of oily baked bread, yeast lees, subtlety toasted brioche and citrus lead a merry dance through the olfactory senses with faint notions of cashew and dried honey also chiming in. Rich and refined the divine, creamy textured palate has a light airy feel to it yet is intensely flavoured. A crescendo of yeasty baked bread characters, subtlety toasted brioche, citrus, oily cashew and faint infusions of dried honey engulfing the mouth. Outstanding length and breadth finishing dry and crisp. Very long conclusion of baked bread, yeast lees, brioche, toast and oily cashew.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews…
I have always loved Pol for its luminous, polished flavours and mouthfeel. Add the glorious ’08 vintage, its usual blend of 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay seems reversed. It’s full of beautifully balanced stone fruit and citrus, achieved with a modest 7g/l of dosage after seven years on lees.
97 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

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Ruppert Leroy Rose Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 11%

Closure: Cork

Bénédicte Leroy’s parents moved to Essoyes in 1975 and started a small farm on a clearing, located just above the town where they previously raised sheep. In the 1980s, it was no longer economically viable, and they learned that they could plant grapes on the land that they'd been renting for the sheep to graze on. Little by little, they planted four hectares in Essoyes and Noé-les-Mallets, not including the garden and small pasture they kept for their own animals. In 2009, when her father was about to retire, Bénédicte took over the domaine along with her husband Manu Leroy, under the condition that they could farm organically and make their own wines. Each cuvée comes from a single vintage of a single vineyard and is bottled ‘brut nature’ with no dosage. Since the 2013 vintage, no sulphur is used at the winery.

Ruppert Leroy Rose is 100% Pinot Noir from the Les Cognaux vineyard, and sees a four day maceration of whole bunches before ageing for nine months.

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Ruppert Leroy Pappilon Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Bénédicte Leroy’s parents moved to Essoyes in 1975 and started a small farm on a clearing, located just above the town where they previously raised sheep. In the 1980s, it was no longer economically viable, and they learned that they could plant grapes on the land that they'd been renting for the sheep to graze on. Little by little, they planted four hectares in Essoyes and Noé-les-Mallets, not including the garden and small pasture they kept for their own animals. In 2009, when her father was about to retire, Bénédicte took over the domaine along with her husband Manu Leroy, under the condition that they could farm organically and make their own wines. Each cuvée comes from a single vintage of a single vineyard and is bottled ‘brut nature’ with no dosage. Since the 2013 vintage, no sulphur is used at the winery.

Papillon is a sélection massale planting of Pinot Noir that is an extension of the Fosse-Grely vineyard. Papillon means butterfly, and this Pinot Noir is the richest and most powerful wine from the range.

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Ruppert Leroy Martin Fontaine Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Bénédicte Leroy’s parents moved to Essoyes in 1975 and started a small farm on a clearing, located just above the town where they previously raised sheep. In the 1980s, it was no longer economically viable, and they learned that they could plant grapes on the land that they'd been renting for the sheep to graze on. Little by little, they planted four hectares in Essoyes and Noé-les-Mallets, not including the garden and small pasture they kept for their own animals. In 2009, when her father was about to retire, Bénédicte took over the domaine along with her husband Manu Leroy, under the condition that they could farm organically and make their own wines. Each cuvée comes from a single vintage of a single vineyard and is bottled ‘brut nature’ with no dosage. Since the 2013 vintage, no sulphur is used at the winery.

Martin Fontaine is a steep parcel of Chardonnay planted at the top of the hill with a south/southwestern exposure located in the town of Noé-les-Mallets. The name appears to refer to an old water source at the bottom of the hill that no longer exists. The alternate name “Mort Fontaine” (the dead fountain) has been changed here to the more agreeable Martin Fontaine.

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Ruppert Leroy Les Cognaux Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Bénédicte Leroy’s parents moved to Essoyes in 1975 and started a small farm on a clearing, located just above the town where they previously raised sheep. In the 1980s, it was no longer economically viable, and they learned that they could plant grapes on the land that they'd been renting for the sheep to graze on. Little by little, they planted four hectares in Essoyes and Noé-les-Mallets, not including the garden and small pasture they kept for their own animals. In 2009, when her father was about to retire, Bénédicte took over the domaine along with her husband Manu Leroy, under the condition that they could farm organically and make their own wines. Each cuvée comes from a single vintage of a single vineyard and is bottled ‘brut nature’ with no dosage. Since the 2013 vintage, no sulphur is used at the winery.

Planted 100% to Pinot Noir, Les Cognaux is located at the top of the hill with south/southeastern exposure. The word Cognaux is an old local word that means 'little corner', as in a nice little corner of the world to grow grapes.

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Ruppert Leroy Fosse Grely Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Bénédicte Leroy’s parents moved to Essoyes in 1975 and started a small farm on a clearing, located just above the town where they previously raised sheep. In the 1980s, it was no longer economically viable, and they learned that they could plant grapes on the land that they'd been renting for the sheep to graze on. Little by little, they planted four hectares in Essoyes and Noé-les-Mallets, not including the garden and small pasture they kept for their own animals. In 2009, when her father was about to retire, Bénédicte took over the domaine along with her husband Manu Leroy, under the condition that they could farm organically and make their own wines. Each cuvée comes from a single vintage of a single vineyard and is bottled ‘brut nature’ with no dosage. Since the 2013 vintage, no sulphur is used at the winery.

Fosse-Grely is a sélection massale planting of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at the bottom of the hill in Essoyes. Fosse means ditch, and Grely is an old local word that means gravel. Fosse-Grely is the largest parcel at the domaine, and was the first one planted by Bénédicte's father, Gérard, in the 1980s.

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2002 Salon Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$950. 00
Bottle
$11400.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Another highlight in this vertical, the 2002 Salon is also fascinating to taste after the 2004. Rich, opulent and intense, yet also very classic in the Salon house style, the 2002 possesses superb persistence and depth. The radiant vintage has softened the contours and given the wine fabulous depth to match its decidedly powerful personality. At the same time, the 2002 remains quite youthful. Next to the brighter and more finessed 2004, the 2002 offers more of a baritone-inflected expression of Chardonnay.
97 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Otherworldly in its piercing intensity, focus and sense of potential that is still remarkably yet to come, this is a staggeringly great Champagne. Superfine aromas of lemon and grapefruit plus commanding chalky minerals and an ethereal floral layer too, still very primary and unevolved. The palate is scintillating, moving with incredible velocity and lightning-like intensity - acidity is the driving force. Citrus flavors are locked in deep and the precision is almost impossible to comprehend, as is the length. Near perfect. Drink it in 10+ years.
99 points
JamesSuckling.com

There's vibrancy and a sense of finesse to this rich and creamy Champagne, which is defined by racy acidity and a streak of chalky minerality. Offers an expansive palate of glazed apricot, oyster shell, toasted almond and spun honey flavors, accented by hints of ground ginger, dried lemon peel and marzipan. The finish is racy and persistent. Drink now through 2030.
97 points
Alison Napjus - Wine Spectator

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2002 Salon Champagne Magnum (1500ml)

Champagne, FRANCE
$2999. 00
Bottle
$35988.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

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Another highlight in this vertical, the 2002 Salon is also fascinating to taste after the 2004. Rich, opulent and intense, yet also very classic in the Salon house style, the 2002 possesses superb persistence and depth. The radiant vintage has softened the contours and given the wine fabulous depth to match its decidedly powerful personality. At the same time, the 2002 remains quite youthful. Next to the brighter and more finessed 2004, the 2002 offers more of a baritone-inflected expression of Chardonnay.
97 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Otherworldly in its piercing intensity, focus and sense of potential that is still remarkably yet to come, this is a staggeringly great Champagne. Superfine aromas of lemon and grapefruit plus commanding chalky minerals and an ethereal floral layer too, still very primary and unevolved. The palate is scintillating, moving with incredible velocity and lightning-like intensity - acidity is the driving force. Citrus flavors are locked in deep and the precision is almost impossible to comprehend, as is the length. Near perfect. Drink it in 10+ years.
99 points
JamesSuckling.com

There's vibrancy and a sense of finesse to this rich and creamy Champagne, which is defined by racy acidity and a streak of chalky minerality. Offers an expansive palate of glazed apricot, oyster shell, toasted almond and spun honey flavors, accented by hints of ground ginger, dried lemon peel and marzipan. The finish is racy and persistent. Drink now through 2030.
97 points
Alison Napjus - Wine Spectator

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2018 Savart Le Mont Benoit Extra Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$375. 00
Bottle
$4500.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
Le Mont Benoit is a 50-year-old single parcel vineyard in Villers-aux-Noeuds co-planted to 95% Pinot Noir and 5% Chardonnay, which are picked and pressed together.
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The 2018 Extra Brut Premier Cru Le Mont Benoit unwinds in the glass with scents of orange oil, nectarine and peach mingled with hints of white flowers, buttery pastry and frangipane. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and precise, with a racy spine of acidity and a fine-boned, elegant profile, it concludes with a bright, chalky finish. Drink 2022 - 2038.
94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 2022)

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2017 Savart Haute Couture Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$520. 00
Bottle
$6240.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
Haute Couture is a 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs coming from the two Grand Cru villages of Le Mesnil and Oger.
Other Reviews....
From Le Mesnil sur Oger, Savart's 2017 Extra Brut Haute Couture is showing very well, bursting with aromas of citrus oil, confit peach, white flowers, buttered toast and almond paste. Full-bodied, rich and vinous, with a layered core of ripe, fleshy fruit and a long, expansive finish, it's one of the high points of the range. Drink 2022 - 2032.
94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 2022)
The 2017 Extra-Brut Haute Couture Le Mesnil/Oger is wonderfully extroverted from the very first taste. A rush of lemon confit, tangerine oil, white flowers and spice races across the palate, framed by sweet French oak that adds an exotic, flamboyant touch. I can’t decide if this is more wine or Champagne, but it is gorgeous. The style leans very much in the realm of exuberance, and yet all the elements are so skillfully balanced. Dosage is 2.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: October, 2021. Drink 2022-2030.
94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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Savart L'Accomplie Extra Brut Champagne Magnum (1500ml)

Champagne, FRANCE
$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
L'Accomplie is 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay from both Ecueil and Villers-aux-Noeuds. The base vintage makes up 70% of the total blend with the other 30% coming from reserve wine of the two previous vintages. The wine is aged in a combination of neutral oak and stainless steel, and dosage is 5g/L.
Other Reviews....
Based on the 2019 vintage, with reserve wines from 2018, the latest rendition of Savart's NV Extra Brut Premier Cru L'Accomplie opens in the glass with notions of pear, toasted almonds, dried white flowers, clear honey and vanilla pod. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and precise, with a vibrant core of fruit, chalky structure and a mouthwatering finish, it's showing well. Drink 2022 - 2033.
93 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 2022)
The NV Extra Brut L’Accomplie is a Champagne of real precision and class. Dried apricot, chamomile, crushed flowers, sage, mint and white pepper give this weightless, translucent Champagne tons of nuance. All the elements are so nicely delineated. The 4 grams per liter of dosage is expertly judged. The purity of the flavors it just striking. This is one of the most precise wines in the entire range. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: February, 2022. Drink 2022-2032.
94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
This is very fine, very crisp and super mineral on the nose with red flowers and red fruits; very fresh. Has an open palate, mouth-filling elegant red fruits with a fine, focused finish. A non-vintage Champagne based on 2014 and 2015. 20% chardonnay and 80% pinot noir. Drink in a fresh phase, now to 2022.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2016 Savart Haute Couture Exta Brut Champagne Grand Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$430. 00
Bottle
$5160.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
Haute Couture is a 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs coming from the two Grand Cru villages of Le Mesnil and Oger. The final dosage is a very low 2.5g/L.

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2016 Savart Le Mont des Chretiens Champagne Magnum (1500ml)

Champagne, FRANCE
$550. 00
Bottle
$6600.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
Le Mont des Chrétiens (previously called Dame de Coeur) is a lieu dit in the village Ecueil. The parcel is entirely planted to Chardonnay and Fred ferments and ages it in 500L barrels. The dosage is a low 3g/L.

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2016 Savart Le Noues Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
Le Noues is a new line composed of 100% Pinot Noir from some of the best plots that previously would make it into his L'Ouverture bottling. Fermentation occurs in demi-muid before ageing on less for three years.

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2016 Savart Expression Rose Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$320. 00
Bottle
$3840.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
Expression Rosé is made from 100% Pinot Noir from three old vineyards in the village of Ecueil growing in the lieux-dits of Aillys, Chaillots derrière Moutier and Gillys. It is always a single vintage and zero dosage, and production is very limited at about 600 bottles each year.

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2017 Savart Expression Rose Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$360. 00
Bottle
$4320.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
Expression Rosé is made from 100% Pinot Noir from three old vineyards in the village of Ecueil growing in the lieux-dits of Aillys, Chaillots derrière Moutier and Gillys. It is always a single vintage and zero dosage, and production is very limited at about 600 bottles each year.

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2017 Savart Le Mont des Chretiens Extra Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$280. 00
Bottle
$3360.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
Le Mont des Chrétiens (previously called Dame de Coeur) is a lieu dit in the village Ecueil. The parcel is entirely planted to Chardonnay and Fred ferments and ages it in 500L barrels. The dosage is a low 3g/L.

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2017 Savart Le Mont Benoit Extra Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
Le Mont Benoit is a 50-year-old single parcel vineyard in Villers-aux-Noeuds co-planted to 95% Pinot Noir and 5% Chardonnay, which are picked and pressed together. The dosage is a low 3g/L.

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2015 Savart Le Mont des Chretiens Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
Le Mont des Chrétiens (previously called Dame de Coeur) is a lieu dit in the village Ecueil. The parcel is entirely planted to Chardonnay and Fred ferments and ages it in 500L barrels. The dosage is a low 3g/L.
Other Reviews....
Produced exclusively from Chardonnay in an Ecueil lieu-dit better-known for Pinot Noir is the 2015 Extra-Brut Premier Cru Le Mont des Chrétiens, a small cuvée that's vinified in 500-liter barrels, without malolactic, and it was disgorged a few months ago with only two grams per liter dosage—one gram less than Savart's usual three for this bottling. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of lemon curd, white flowers, fresh melon, pastry cream and mandarin, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and chalky, with a tensile profile despite the warm vintage, concluding with a mineral finish. Note that this bottling used to be named Dame de Coeur.
94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Aug 2019)

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2015 Savart Le Noues Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
Le Noues is a new line composed of 100% Pinot Noir from some of the best plots that previously would make it into his L'Ouverture bottling. Fermentation occurs in demi-muid before ageing on less for three years.
Other Reviews....
Due to be disgorged four weeks after my visit was the 2015 Extra Brut Premier Cru Les Noues, a new bottling from a parcel of Pinot Noir vines that used to go into Savart's l'Ouverture cuvée. Unwinding in the glass with a complex bouquet that mingles waxy citrus rind, red apples, berries and blanched almonds with hints of oyster shell and crushed chalk, it's medium to full-bodied and ample but incisive, with excellent depth at the core, a lovely spice of acidity and a long, precise finish.
95 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Aug 2019)

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Savart L'Accomplie Extra Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$245. 00
Bottle
$2940.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
L'Accomplie is 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay from both Ecueil and Villers-aux-Noeuds. The base vintage makes up 70% of the total blend with the other 30% coming from reserve wine of the two previous vintages. The wine is aged in a combination of neutral oak and stainless steel, and dosage is 5g/L.
Other Reviews....
Based on the 2019 vintage, with reserve wines from 2018, the latest rendition of Savart's NV Extra Brut Premier Cru L'Accomplie opens in the glass with notions of pear, toasted almonds, dried white flowers, clear honey and vanilla pod. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and precise, with a vibrant core of fruit, chalky structure and a mouthwatering finish, it's showing well. Drink 2022 - 2033.
93 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 2022)
The NV Extra Brut L’Accomplie is a Champagne of real precision and class. Dried apricot, chamomile, crushed flowers, sage, mint and white pepper give this weightless, translucent Champagne tons of nuance. All the elements are so nicely delineated. The 4 grams per liter of dosage is expertly judged. The purity of the flavors it just striking. This is one of the most precise wines in the entire range. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: February, 2022. Drink 2022-2032.
94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
This is very fine, very crisp and super mineral on the nose with red flowers and red fruits; very fresh. Has an open palate, mouth-filling elegant red fruits with a fine, focused finish. A non-vintage Champagne based on 2014 and 2015. 20% chardonnay and 80% pinot noir. Drink in a fresh phase, now to 2022.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2015 Savart Le Mont Benoit Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
Le Mont Benoit is a 50-year-old single parcel vineyard in Villers-aux-Noeuds co-planted to 95% Pinot Noir and 5% Chardonnay, which are picked and pressed together. The dosage is a low 3g/L.
Other Reviews....
The 2015 Extra Brut Premier Cru Le Mont Benoit was—like Savart's Mont de Chrétiens—disgorged with only two grams per liter dosage in lieu of the normal three. It was showing especially well during my spring visit to the domaine, bursting with aromas of orange rind, crisp green apple, white flowers and almond paste, the prelude to a medium to full-bodied, layered and racy palate that's long, penetrating and saline on the finish.
95 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate #244 (Aug 2019)
From a 50-year-old vineyard, co-planted to 95% pinot noir and 5% chardonnay, which are picked and pressed together. The nose is quite chalky with minerals and red flowers, as well as grapefruit. The palate has a very assertive feel and good power, offering pink grapefruit with central focus and a long, powerful, sapid, red-fruit finish. Good acidity here, too. Drink now.
95 points
jamessuckling.com

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2014 Savart Expression Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The NV L’Expression is 100% Pinot Noir from five parcels in Ecueil of 60-70 year-old vines on sandy, clay-rich soils. Interestingly, the plant material is the same as in Le Mont Benoît, and yet here the wine is decidedly taut and bristling with energy, something that is accented by the decision to bottle this wine with no dosage. Hints of white pepper, chalk and mint add expressive overtones to this super-expressive old-vine Blanc de Noirs. This edition was disgorged in January 2018.
94 Points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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Savart Bulle de Rose Extra Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Fred Savart is one of the most engaging and energetic vignerons currently in Champagne. Based in the village of Ecueil where most of his holdings are located, Fred also farms a handful of vines across into Villiers-aux-Noeuds, along with most recently accessing plots in Le Mesnil and Oger. His wines are largely based on Pinot Noir, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay, and while initially there was a focus on fermentation in stainless steel, more increasingly his wines are raised in barriques and demi-muids. Each of his wines are born out of inspiration and intuition rather than any sort of set formula, and are routinely some of the best expressions of terroir viewed through the vagaries of vintage.
Bulles de Rosé is comprised of 70% Pinot Noir, 22% Chardonnay, with 8% still Pinot Noir red wine. Fermentation occurs is 80% stainless steel and 20% old oak barrels with partial malolactic.
Other Reviews....
The NV Extra-Brut Bulle de Rosé is terrific. Crushed red berry fruit, slate, minerals crushed rocks, dried herbs and rose petal are all laced together in a vinous yet weightless Rosé that sizzles with tension. Dosage of 3 grams per liter adds mid-palate pliancy without dominating the wine’s s balance. Bright veins of salinity extend the finish effortlessly. This release is 65% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 5% still red Pinot. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: February, 2022. Drink 2022-2028.
92 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
The salmon-colored NV Bulle de Rosé Premier Cru Brut offers a serious and concentrated, but discreet bouquet in its fruit and floral flavors. The palate is full-bodied and pure, with a nice expression of Pinot Noir (8% red wine here along with 70% Blanc de Noirs and 22% Chardonnay). It has very nice purity and intensity, with good grip and persistence. This is a serious Rosé to be served with food.
91 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate #225 (June 2016)

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