Carrying the emblematic name of Winston Churchill, the 2018 cuvée from Pol Roger is aimed at connoisseurs seeking more than champagne, a commanding presence at the table and a memorable signature. Within the world of Champagne AOC, it asserts its style through a rare balance: generous yet controlled, with freshness that extends the aromatic trajectory without weighing it down. It answers a precise demand: a great sparkling wine capable of accompanying an entire meal with composure, to be presented in an elegant case, and to etch a moment into guests’ memories. Its 2018 vintage gives it a distinctive personality, both concentrated and nuanced, unfolding a clear narrative from the first nose to the final lingering finish. Choosing this cuvée is to favour restraint over fanfare, intensity over display, and to find in the glass the promise of a house whose style combines consistency, precision and refinement.

Assemblage et vinification

The Winston Churchill 2018 cuvée concentrates refined expertise where every detail matters, from the careful selection of base wines to the patient ageing in the cellars. Pol Roger seeks a balance between structure and freshness to deliver a delicate mousse, a generous mid-palate and a luminous finish. The blend, conceived like a weave, preserves the vintage’s uprightness while developing its aromatic complexity. Reserve wines, when used, are integrated sparingly to support depth without masking the vintage’s pure expression. Lees ageing, carried out with rigour, sculpts the texture and polishes the contours, like a long artisan’s work that creates a silky substance. Each step aims for coherence with the house style, that point of equilibrium where roundness and tension answer each other and where energy is retained in a perfectly held framework.

Notes de dégustation

• Robe : luminous and precise, animated by a regular effervescence that testifies to the finesse of the secondary fermentation and promises a caressing mouthfeel.
• Nez : a chiselled bouquet intertwining ripe citrus accents, white-fleshed fruits, pastry nuances evoking fine brioche, and a touch of dried fruit that gains complexity on aeration.
• Bouche : broad, lively attack, harmonious texture, a sapid thread carried by perfectly integrated freshness. The mid-palate thickens without heaviness, unfolds precise material and finishes with persistent, elegant length.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this cuvée well chilled, in tulip-shaped glasses that promote aromatic expression and the grace of the bubbles. Allow the wine to open for a few moments to reveal its most delicate nuances, then enjoy it throughout the meal to follow its evolution in the glass. Stored in a cellar, away from vibrations and light, the bottle will gain complexity over time, offering an increasingly nuanced reading of the 2018 vintage. At the table, plan the service in advance, as controlled aeration refines the texture and harmonises the overall aromatic profile.

Accords mets et vin

• Bold aperitifs : caviar, warm gougères, delicate seafood tartlets that highlight the length and precision of the bead.
• Refined starters : scallop carpaccio, sea bass tartare, light citrus gelée, for a dialogue of tension and tenderness.
• Generous main courses : roast poultry with pan juices, creamy risotto with wild mushrooms, fish with beurre blanc, which call for a generous texture and a clean finish.
• Selected cheeses : aged pressed cheeses or a delicately truffled Brie, for a milky, satiny counterpoint.
• Measured desserts : candied citrus, lightly sweet buttery biscuits, which extend the freshness without overpowering it.

Moments de dégustation

The Cuvée Winston Churchill 2018 is present for moments that matter, when the table becomes a stage and time stretches gently. It accompanies family celebrations, brings new depth to an intimate dinner, and is fitting as an exceptional gift that expresses sincere elegance. It can also be savoured in the quiet of an evening’s end, for a contemplative moment when the wine tells its own story. At every service it reminds us that a great champagne is as much a promise of pleasure as a way to inhabit the moment, with tact and intensity.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Pol Roger, Cuvée Winston Churchill 2018
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Millésime : 2018
• Maison : Pol Roger
• Catégorie : Champagnes
• Présentation : Étui
• Référence : CAV-CHAMP-POL-ROGER-WINSTON-CHURCHILL-2018