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1998 Pol Roger Vintage Brut
- Champagne, France
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- Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 197 / 750ml
- Sparkling - Complex and Traditional
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There is a Commemorative Limited Edition label to mark the 50th anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill's death in the Vintage 2006.
Critic tasting note: "This is a blend of Pinots and Chardonnay. It is very open and reflective of the vintage; it's a generous wine that improves with air. Green plum flavors give the wine ripe fruit, while the acidity wells up to finish." - 93/100, Wine Enthusiast
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Highlights
- From Champagne Brut, France
- Avg. Price (ex-tax) $ 197 / 750ml
- Sparkling Wine – Complex and Traditional
- Chardonnay - Pinot Noir
- Pairs well with Shellfish, Crab and Lobster
- Vegan
Winery
Champagne Pol Roger is a prominent Champagne producer based in Epernay. It is known for its elegant, balanced house style made from equal proportions of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
The Pol Roger champagne portfoli...
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- Region or Appellation
- Producer Notes
- The Brut Vintage from Champagne Pol Roger is made from the traditional house vintage blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from 20 Grands and Premiers crus vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs. Produced only in limited quantities the Brut Vintage has been aged for in our deep cellars before being disgorged and released onto the market.
- Drinking Window
- 2008-2023
- Alcohol ABV
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12 - 12.5%
- Method
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Traditional Method
- Dosage
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Brut
- Sweetness
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Dry
- Blend
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60% Pinot Noir & 40% Chardonnay
- Maturation
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Unoaked
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Winemaking
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The must undergoes two débourbages (settlings), one at the press house immediatly after pressing and the second, a débourbage à froid, in stainless steel tanks at 6°C over a 24 hour period. A slow cool fermentation with the temperature kept under 18°C takes place in stainless steel with each variety and each village kept seperate. The wine undergoes a full malolactic-fermentation prior to final blending.
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- Ageing
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Secondary fermentation takes place in bottle at 9°C in the deepest Pol Roger cellars (33 metres below street level) where the wine is kept until it undergoes remuage (riddling) by hand, a rarity in Champagne nowadays. The very fine and persistent "mousse" for which Pol Roger is renowned owes much to these deep, cool and damp cellars.
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- Producer Tasting Notes
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The colour is golden with pink reflections, with a dense and persistent mousse. the nose hints at ripe and dried fruits, nougat, coffee, butter and wood. As the wine evolves in the glass underlying toasted notes develop with even a hint of muskiness. The great potential of the wine is implied rather than expressed at this stage. It finishes with a degree of freshness indicative of the 1998 vintage. In the mouth the wine is at once fleshy and ample yet delicate. The finish is long but refreshing with a certain opulence. There are fresh aromas of stewed citrus which give the wine some sensuality. The general impression is one of fine balance between power and finesse. A champagne of considerable class.
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Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Ox tongue and celeriac Starter Course
- Western
- Black truffle Main Course
- With asparagus and pea risotto
- Contains: rice
- Italian
- Chocolate fondant Dessert Course
- Contains: cake
- Western
- Camembert Cheese Course
- French
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Vintage quality: Good
Current condition: Ready to drink
The 1998 Champagne vintage was mixed but is becoming increasingly appreciated over time.
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