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 VintageN.V. Label 31 of 141 
TypeWhite - Sparkling
ProducerPol Roger (web)
VarietyChampagne Blend
DesignationBrut Réserve
Vineyardn/a
CountryFrance
RegionChampagne
SubRegionn/a
AppellationChampagne
UPC Code(s)089744123305, 089744142436, 089744142450, 089744161505, 089744302007, 089744306043, 089744332004, 089744372000, 089744402004, 132609230520, 1420010789006, 224144789007, 2260924012000, 262203012000, 262204012009, 3260922012001, 3260922042008, 3260923002001, 3260923012000, 3260923018002, 3260923018026, 3260923018064, 3260923032008, 3260923072004, 3260923082003, 3260924002000, 3260924012009, 3260924072003, 3260924082002, 3260925012008, 422112489007, 442124729007, 444114489007, 836980658610, 9200923012000, 9300633333157

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2016 and 2020 (based on 469 user opinions)
Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Pol Roger Brut Reserve (Non Vintage) on the Wine Market Journal.

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 90 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 1993 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by lozatron on 3/13/2024: Pol Roger Wine Society 150th Anniversary Tasting (Churchill War Rooms): Poured from mag. Somewhat mature nose - oak in there? Later learned that there was no oak anywhere in the wines of this house...d'oh! More than decent NV champagne. A second glass was surprisingly different - much more sherbety, much fresher, less complex. Different magnums but both 18 base year I was informed. (1771 views)
 Tasted by mr_thomaso on 3/4/2024 & rated 100 points: Nose: Medium intensity with aromas of toast and yellow pear.
Palate:Off-dry with medium(+) acidity and delicate mousse. Medim(+) body and high flavour intensity and aromas of toast and yellow pear.
Extremt mjuk och len i munnen med massvis med smak! Fullpott! (1913 views)
 Tasted by G$Money on 3/3/2024: Wonderful, light, hint of apricot (1546 views)
 Tasted by SaltWine on 2/29/2024: Feb event JN.
Exquisite, showing no signs of age despite being 16 years old. Rich, colour brighter than remembered from 2 years before. (1277 views)
 Tasted by 로엔 on 2/24/2024 & rated 70 points: 사과향
적당한 향과 맛. 나쁘지 않은 목넘김
재구매의사는 반반
가성비 개념으로 접근해야할듯 (1957 views)
 Tasted by macaujames on 2/21/2024 & rated 92 points: 91/92. A lovely NV Champagne with refreshing minerally honeyed bready, briochey autolytic stonefruits depth and lovely perlage and good length. 12.5%. Drink now or lay down 5-10 years with canapes or as an aperitif.
Improves and broadens in the glass. (2334 views)
 Tasted by chbeaumont on 2/18/2024 & rated 89 points: Fine, stead mousse; fresh, bready; a lively bead of acidity, creamy, retains vigour; charming finish.
(4 years additional bottle age). (1897 views)
 Tasted by Cremuel on 2/15/2024: Clear pale gold, good mousse. A little sherberty and acidic but decent. Feel this would benefit from a year or two in the cellar. (1807 views)
 Tasted by Cremuel on 1/27/2024 & rated 90 points: Pale lemon gold. Fine brioche nutty nose, zip, white flowers, dash of yeats and brightness. Delicious refined bursts of flavours, zest, brioche and honey hints supporting the whole with a delicate mousse. Pops in your mouth. Delicious.
Comparing to the Nyetimber Cassis Cuvee the previous night, I think I preferred that. Had a more complete structure and acidity. (2385 views)
 Tasted by Wino133 on 1/15/2024: Gifted 12 to hospital for Rosie (2605 views)
 Tasted by Sinclelz on 1/5/2024 & rated 90 points: Probably my favourite of the big names. This has a nice richness to it, with a creamy mouthfeel; but still elegant. (2598 views)
 Tasted by Andrej.Morientes on 1/2/2024: Nice, vibrant, but not a favorite. (2706 views)
 Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 1/1/2024 & rated 92 points: A private lunch: Probably my favourite Grande Marque NV, well-aged on the lees (a minimum of 36 months) and with judicious dosage. Complex and vibrant, flavoursome (apple, lemon, biscuit) and elegant, and utterly reliable. A great way to usher in the new year. (3287 views)
 Tasted by johnhz on 1/1/2024: Delicious. Seems that aging for a year improves the wine. (2125 views)
 Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 12/31/2023 & rated 92 points: An old bottle from an excellent German cellar. The label mentions "Purveyors of Champagne to the late King George VI" and therefore believed to be from the 1950's. Very good level. No visible mousse left. Pale golden colour, lively and perfectly correct for age. Fresh and clean nose, candied fruit and fresh citrus, hints of white mushroom, quite remarkable for age; the palate is dry but juicy, with perfectly integrated lively acidity, gentle bitters and just a little prickle on the tongue; complete finish with candied lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, good length. In extraordinary condition, holds up well over two hours. (982 views)
 Tasted by NikOls on 12/31/2023 & rated 89 points: Good bubbles with some layers. Starting out with citrus freshness that fades into deeper, fuller notes of almonds. The finish is long with a lasting minerality.
Small bubbles makes for a creamy mousse. (1756 views)
 Tasted by Andreas_Cellar on 12/31/2023 & rated 85 points: Good taste on palette, but nothing extra. OK in value for money at a price of 50 euro.
I noticed, bread, citrus, fruits in taste. (1549 views)
 Tasted by buymoreredsdrinkmorewhites on 12/30/2023: Solid Champagne with notes of lemon, citrus and slight yeast notes. Should appeal to many as a good cocktail hour wine on its own or with simple fare. (1902 views)
 Tasted by MagnusAxel on 12/29/2023: My favourite champagne (1852 views)
 Tasted by paintinginacave on 12/25/2023 & rated 90 points: An even blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier from 30 different curs with 25% reserve wine. Cellared for four years before release. No disgorgement date since Pol Roger only display this information on cases and this was purchased as a single bottle.

Deep gold in the glass. I was informed by my mother that she’d this bottle had in her possession for sometime and the colour supports this. Oxidative in style with blanched almonds, lightly pickled ginger, and brass cookware. Intense burst of peach and nectarine. Persistent length. Clearly showing a decade or more of age and all the better for it. (2079 views)
 Tasted by jdporter3 on 12/25/2023: Better when warmed up a bit. Just a touch of yeast on this one. I’d opine that its approachability is what makes Pol Roger so successful. Once again our Christmas tradition, and a worthy one it is. I’m not sure what the Reserve moniker adds, but our go to for a big house champagne. Not classic, but classy. (1880 views)
 Tasted by slywka7 on 12/25/2023 & rated 91 points: Aromas of toast, shortbread, crushed rock and ginger. Flavors of shortbread, bread dough, mineral and pastry icing. Ends with a mineral driven finish of 20-25 seconds. (1829 views)
 Tasted by Elvis1969 on 12/22/2023 & rated 88 points: Lite svagare än vanligt. Dosagen kändes hög, lite platt. Svag flaska? (1707 views)
 Tasted by Henman on 11/25/2023 & rated 90 points: Popped from a 375ml bottle. Subtle toast and yellow fruit on the nosa. Medium bodied, dry and crisp, initially a bit sharp at the finish, delivering ripe yellow fruit with a hint of toast and good mousse/acidity. Not so complex but very balanced and enjoyable. (3533 views)
 Tasted by Quiller on 11/23/2023 & rated 88 points: Medium weight, nice bubbles, taste a bit sharp on the finish at first, but that smooths out quickly. Through the rest of the glass(es), the taste is faintly a bit of toast, then at the finish, maybe something very distinctive, like pear. Not sweet; not too dry. No disgorgement date that I could find. This was OK, but you probably could do better for the price. (2955 views)
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(NV Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve) Very light yellow color with abundant, steady, tiny bubbles; autolytic, bread dough, almond, pear cream nose; tasty, poised, pear cream, almond, mineral, bread dough palate; medium-plus finish (34% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Meunier) 91+ points  91 points
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(NV Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve) Light lemon yellow color with abundant, steady, tiny bubbles; autolytic, hazelnut, almond, tart pear, apple pie filling nose; tasty, poised, autolytic, hazelnut, tart pear, mineral, saline palate; medium-plus finish (1/3 each Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay; also labeled "Pure") 92+ points  92 points
By Richard Jennings
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(NV Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve) Light yellow color with abundant, speedy, tiny bubbles; yeasty, tart pear, apple nose; tasty, poised, tart pear, mineral palate; medium-plus finish  91 points
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(NV Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve) Light yellow color with lots of tiny bubbles initially; appealing, tart peach, yeasty, tart pear nose; tart peach, mineral, quince, lime palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points  91 points
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(NV Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve) Light lemon yellow color; yeasty, baked lemon, mineral nose; tasty, yeasty, mineral, tart pear palate; medium-plus finish (a good buy at under $40)  92 points
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(NV Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve) Light yellow color; focused, tart pear nose; tart pear, tart apple palate; medium-plus finish (not as good as last year's version)  90 points
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(NV Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve) Light yellow color; tart apple, mineral nose; tart apple, nectarine palate; medium finish  91 points
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(NV Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve) Light yellow color; delicate apple, light peach, honey nose; tasty, delicate, lemon, citrus, mineral palate; medium-plus finish  92 points
By Richard Jennings
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(NV Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve) Light yellow color; apple, lime nose; lime, green apple palate; medium finish  89 points
By Richard Jennings
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(NV Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve) Light bright yellow color; light citrus, mineral, fresh apple nose; tight, creamy textured, tart apple, citrus, mineral palate; medium finish  91 points
By Richard Jennings
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(NV Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve) Light yellow color; light fresh citrus nose; tart citrus, mineral, lime and tart peach palate with bright, tangy acidity; medium finish 91+ pts.  91 points
By Lyle Fass
Rockss and Fruit (1/2/2008)
(NV Pol Roger Brut) Reminded me of Chablis with bubbles. There was a nice green apple skin quality and pretty dense bubbles and might have lacked a touch of refinement. I have found that to be a problem in 98's - - - lack of refinement.
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Pol Roger

Producer website
Pol Roger is one of the few remaining family-owned grande marque Champagne houses. Their grande marque status was guaranteed at the turn of the century when about 20 producers banded together
to establish exacting quality controls for Champagne. The annual production at Pol Roger - less than 120,000 cases - is found in the best restaurants of France, England, and the USA, and is exported to
over 30 countries. Pol Roger also was the Champagne of choice of British dignitary Sir Winston Churchill, who once said of Champagne, "...In victory I deserve it, and in defeat I need it!".

N.V. Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve

* ASSEMBLAGE Pinot Noir ~ Chardonnay ~ Pinot Meunier
* A Title and "Trademark": Pol Roger Non ~ Vintage has long been instantly recognizable not only for the classic script of the label , but for the distinctive white foil closure which forms its "Trademark"; hence the popular sobriquet "White Foil". Its is often remarked in Champagne that a House's quality should be judged by its Non ~ Vintage. This is a doctrine to which Pol Roger are firm adherents. The blending of their most popular Cuvee (blend) is a source of particular pride, a complex task that is the exclusive preserve of a select circle of family members. The style is versatile, suited to most "champagne occasions" . "White Foil" can be enjoyed as an aperitif, as a complement to a meal, or at any time as the elixir of celebration.
* Composition of the Cuvee : The guiding principles of blending are the achievement of harmony and consistency. The "White Foil" blend is traditionally composed from around 30 still base wines, drawn from different vineyard sites ('crus'). grape varieties {'cepages'} and vintage years. The blend contains approximately one third each of the classic grape varieties of Champagne:
* 33% Pinot Noir (contributing body, depth of character and life extending tannins) drawn primarily from villages of the Montagne de Reims : Verzy, Verzenay, MaiUy, Ambonnay, Mardeuil, Louvois.
* 33% Pinot Meunier (for youthful freshness, vigour and plump fruit character) drawn from the Vallee de la Marne and the Petire Vallee d'Epernay : Vincell es, Venreuil, Troissy, Damery, Vandieres, Brugny Chavot, Monthelon and Pierry.
* 33% Chardonnay (giving lightness. elegance and finesse) from Epernay and the heart of the Cote des Blancs : Cuis, Oiry, Oger, Vertus, Moussy, Chollilly.
* Average Age "White Foil" is never sold until the youngest component is a minimum of 3 yea rs old, notwithstanding the rules of the CIVC (Comire Inrerprofessionel du Vin de Champagne) which permit the release of wines after only 15 months. This additional maturity contributes much to the reputation "White Foil" enjoys. "White Foil" generally contains the wines of at least two vintages, often three or four. Reserve wines compose between 20-30% of the traditional blend.
* Special Features of Production: "White Foil" is composed of wines drawn only from the Cuvee (the first, light pressing) and, where appropriate, the taille (second pressing), which provides a higher proportion of essential tannins. After clarification of the "must" (grape juice) at 8C, a process unique to Pol Roger, the temperature of fermentation is closely controlled to ensure the optimum retention of fresh fruit character and aromas. The process is carried out in neutral vessel s; Pol Roger believe that fermentation in oak barrels, the method retained by some Champagne Houses, leads to the substitution of woody flvours in place of the freshness of the grape, which all their methods are designed to capture. The Pol Roger cellars. extending to some 7 km, are among the coolest (at c. 9.5°C) and deepest in Epernay, the lowest gallery being some 33 metres underground. These provide perfect conditions for the secondary fermentation and period of rest on the lees : the resultant, exquisite mousse of tiny bubbles is a Pol Roger hallmark. Pol Roger believe in traditional remuage ('riddling') and retain four skilled 'remueurs' in their cellars. Afrer remuage, and a final disgorgement (disgorging), bottles if "White Foil" are rested for a minimum period on either side of the Channel before being sold. The Pol Roger Non-Vintage Cuvee is marketed worldwide under the specification ' Brut', with a dosage (sweetening) of c. 12 grammes per litre.

Champagne Blend

"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.

However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.

France

Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)

Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings

2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.com

Champagne

Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)

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Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.

Champagne

The vineyards of Champagne on weinlagen-info

 
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