Pol Roger, a champagne house based in Épernay, was a firm favourite of war-time British prime minister, Winston Churchill and this champagne was created in his honour. Family friends, Churchill named his racehorse "Odette Pol Roger" after the lady of the house and he insisted she accompany him to lunch whenever he was at the British Embassy in Paris. In honour of his life, every bottle of Pol Roger since his death has been bordered with a black ribbon. In 1975 the first vintage of the Sir Winston Churchill Cuvée was released according to Churchill's tastes although in reality this champagne will be quite different to his as he, undoubtedly, drank champagne with a very high Pinot Meunier content. The proportions of grapes used in this blend are not made public, however one can hazard a guess that at least 80% of the blend is red grapes, more likely Pinot Noir than Meunier seen as this champagne is made from 100% grand cru vineyards. It is also worth noting, that this cuvée is only available in the UK and in no other country in the world, France included.
Robe: Peachy, straw with brown reflets (often a sign of tiredness but nothing of the sort)
Nose: Musty, well-aged, notes of oak ageing, strangely reminiscent of old red burgundy, forest floor
Palate: Extremely good length, different to any champagne I've ever tasted, oozes class, well balanced, candied fruit, christmas cake, mocha and coffee notes, deep and intense, big Pinot fruit.
Maybe one of the best champagnes ever produced!
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