Pol Roger's Vinothèque Blanc de Blancs 2002 is an exceptional cuvée that has been aged for many years in the cellars of the House in Épernay. This Vinothèque edition reveals exceptional balance between freshness and power.
The production of Pol Roger's Vinothèque Blanc de Blancs 2002 champagne
The terroir & the plot
This Blanc de Blancs 2002 is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes selected from the Grands Crus of the Côte des Blancs (Oiry, Chouilly, Cramant, Avize, Oger, Le Mesnil) — a chalky terroir renowned for its purity and brilliance.
The vinification
This exceptional cuvée is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes from the greatest vineyards of the Côte des Blancs. It embodies the purity, elegance, and aromatic precision of this grape variety when magnified by very long aging in the cellar. Produced in extremely limited quantities, it is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with complete malolactic fermentation, then aged on lees for over 20 years in the deep cellars of Maison Pol Roger.
The 2002 vintage
2002 was a great year: after an ideal spring, a hot, dry summer allowed the grapes to ripen perfectly while retaining their natural acidity—a rare combination of maturity and freshness.
Tasting notes
Color
Bright pale gold with silvery highlights, fine and persistent effervescence.
Nose
Complex aromas of ripe stone fruit (mirabelle plum, plum), citrus, toasted brioche, honey and butter, with a salty, chalky note in the background.
Palate
Full and fleshy attack, delicious texture of mirabelle plum jam, followed by a lingering finish marked by chocolate, citrus and slate notes. Balance between richness and freshness.
Serving suggestions
- Hollow oysters or scallops
- Thin citrus tartlets with cream cheese
- Smoked salmon canapés
- Noble fish (turbot, sea bass) with a light sauce
- Free-range poultry with cream
- Green asparagus risotto
- Vanilla crème brûlée
- Poached peaches, light cream
- Thin citrus tart
Store this champagne
Store the Vinothèque Blanc de Blancs 2002 cuvée horizontally, in a cool place (42–55°F), away from light and vibration. Late disgorging offers a perfect balance between initial freshness and tertiary development.
Aging potential
Ready to drink now, it can be kept until 2035, developing more complex notes of honey, beeswax, and dried fruit.
When to drink
Vinothèque Blanc de Blancs 2002 is an exceptional cuvée, perfect for refined moments, exceptional meals, or a collection of great vintages.
