2013 Pol Roger Champagne Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill

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9 comments have been posted

• Comment posted by essenceofreal:

  12/29/2023 10:56:00 AM - Nice, I had the 08 recently and it brought a tear to my eye in delight. Was so incredible. The 04 was also really impressive. I just picked up some 12 and may pop one for NYE, its that or the 98 Krug! Will look to pick up the 13 rather soon. I'd have to say that this has become one of my favorite champagnes.

• Comment posted by Hiker4life70:

  12/31/2023 6:55:00 PM - I love all types of wines but my husband only likes sparkling wine-that or beer! I have liked the vintage and nonvintage Pol Roger champagne and decided to try a couple of bottles of the Winston Churchill cuvée to the betterment of my palate but worsening of my pocketbook.

• Comment posted by essenceofreal:

  12/31/2023 9:10:00 PM - Funny as my wife loves bubbles. She has a rather exquisite palette for champagne and burgundy, speaking of affordability )) So I hear you. We ended up popping the 12 Churchill last night. Really great. I ordered a few '13 and will wait and see.
  
  We had an Egly NV disgorged 2014 for NYE. Was better than the Churchill we had last night. Its more expensive but thats how it seems to be in the wine world and most other things, you get what you pay for! I'd have to say pound for pound Egly wins my vote for best champagne house.

• Comment posted by Hiker4life70:

  12/31/2023 9:20:00 PM - Oh no. All I sadly need are recommendations for bottles not in my cellar that are more pricey than what I currently have. My sister had the 2013 with me and saw my rating of 96 and asked me what in the world would rate higher and I told her that you always need a little wiggle room for the next possible bottle. Happy New Year!

• Comment posted by essenceofreal:

  12/31/2023 9:27:00 PM - I recommend try Bereche champagne if you haven't already. They have a few different varieties ranging in price from about $60-300. Even the $60 bottle is wonderful, the higher level Reflet is very special.

• Comment posted by Decanting Queen:

  5/4/2024 6:15:00 AM - Appreciate your note. I also have yet to splurge to the SWC but I am loving the 2013 vintage of champagne in general, so I might need to track this one down!

• Comment posted by essenceofreal:

  5/5/2024 2:11:00 PM - If you're going to splurge, I recommend the 2012 SWC, it was amazing! The 08 also.
  
  My experience the past few months showed both of those vintages far better than the 2013, which seemed a bit awkward at this stage for my taste, but of course its all subjective. Perhaps, maybe, it was just an off bottle you know how it is. Actually found and bought SWC 04 about 6 months, it too was magical, goosebump material )) Lucky.
  
  Any day drinking SWC is a great day!!

• Comment posted by Hiker4life70:

  5/5/2024 2:15:00 PM - Can I ask where you found the '04. I have just a couple of bottles of Dom left in that vintage that I drink with my husband because it is our wedding year on our anniversaries. I would love to add this since we are running low

• Comment posted by essenceofreal:

  5/5/2024 2:28:00 PM - Sure, no problem. Just confirmed: purchased from The Wine Club in San Francisco back in Nov 23 and drank w my wife shortly thereafter while on a trip in San Fran. TWC website does not show any left (( https://thewineclub.com/ Bummer.
  
  However, may want to contact them and inquire. K&L looks to have some available on auction: https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/pol+roger+cuvee+sir+winston+church+hill+brut+champagne+france/2004/usa-ca?Xsort_order=p
  
  I'd say if you can find a good source it is worth every penny, especially as its your wedding year! Hope you can find it!! You and your husband will really love it if you're SWC fans as I see.
  
  I did also recently have a bottle of 04 Dom w my wife and brother. It was fantastic! I'm debating getting more as was my last bottle of that vintage, although do have 2 more of the Rose which is one of my favorite ever champagnes I've ever had.