2012 Pol Roger Brut Vintage
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Tasting notes
Cooked apple, salted crackers, biscuit, soft fizz, loads of persistence. Seems to have low dosage and cutting acidity. (RH)
Critic scores
Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
Magnum. Lovely salty-bread aromas, like focaccia with those big sea-salt crystals. Beautiful baked-apple fruit, full body, creamy texture with a lovely smokiness – is that the Pinot element? The fruit is so alluring on the palate. A real wine to savour. Complex and lengthy, with all the classic hallmarks of vintage champagne. (RH)
Magnum. Low-yielding vintage but considerable maturity thanks to a warm summer. Great refreshment and balance. Complete. Young but not austere. (The Blanc de Blancs is even better.) (JR)
60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. Seven years on lees. Pale mid gold, with a fine bead. Caramel, brioche and subtle hazelnut notes, over fine, bright citrus fruit. Classic vintage-champagne style, with lovely, even, steady maturation. Fine mousse, crisp and elegant texture, with beautifully integrated, toasted brioche, cream and citrus finish. Lovely length. Class. (TJ)
About the producer
Pol Roger is one of Champagne’s most respected Grandes Marques. While it is best known undoubtedly for its prestige cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, it also produces one of the finest non-vintage bottlings on the market.