Maison Pol Roger's Brut Vintage 2016 is a champagne that combines great finesse with slightly weathered aromatic notes.
2016 was marked by a very mild winter, followed by a cool, even cold spring. July was cool and rainy, but August saved the season with a warm spell. Thanks to a lower-than-usual yield, the harvest produced grapes at full maturity. The result is a fresh, fruity vintage.
This cuvée is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from 20 villages classified as Grands Crus and Premiers Crus in the Côtes des Blancs and Montagne de Reims regions.
The wines are vinified and aged in stainless steel vats, then bottled and aged 33 meters underground in the chalk cellars of Maison Pol Roger in Epernay for over 5 years. Produced in limited quantities, each bottle is stirred by hand in the traditional way before disgorging and dosage.
Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2015 has a golden color with silvery highlights. Its bubbles are fine and elegant.
The first nose opens with notes of dried fruit, cocoa and almond. The nose then becomes more complex, with notes of yellow fruit and brandy.
The palate is fresh and elegant, with a hint of zest. There are hints of dried fruit, citrus and confectionery. The silky texture is accompanied by persistent vivacity through to the finish.
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