2016 Champagne Magnum Brut Vintage Pol Roger

📌 Description

Champagne Brut Vintage 2016 Magnum – Pol Roger is an exceptional cuvée, reflecting a balanced and precise vintage. This wine harmoniously combines the aromatic richness of Pinot Noir with the refined freshness of Chardonnay, in the pure, elegant, and structured style that defines Pol Roger.

🍇 Grape Varieties

• 60% Pinot Noir

• 40% Chardonnay

Sourced from 20 Grand and Premier Cru vineyards across the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs, carefully selected for finesse and ageing potential.

🌍 Region / Country

Champagne – Épernay (France).

Founded in 1849, Pol Roger remains one of the last great family-owned Champagne houses, renowned for its precise, elegant, and timeless wines.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 8 and 10 °C (46–50 °F). Allow a few minutes in the glass to open and reveal its complexity.

⏳ Ageing Potential

10 to 20 years.

• 2024–2030: floral and fruity expression, lively freshness.

• 2031–2042: peak maturity, creamy texture, and brioche complexity.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: light gold with silver highlights.

• Effervescence: fine, steady, and persistent.

• Legs: numerous and elegant.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: expressive and refined.

• First nose: white flowers, candied lemon, pear.

• Second nose: hazelnut, brioche, honey, and mineral notes.

👄 Palate

• Attack: fresh and harmonious.

• Structure: fine bubbles, creamy texture, perfect balance.

• Dominant aromas: ripe yellow fruits, citrus, toasted hazelnut, brioche bread.

• Overall balance: powerful, refined, and pure.

• Length: persistent, saline, and elegant finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Lobster, langoustines, scallops.

• Fine fish (sea bass, turbot, sole).

• Truffled poultry or veal sweetbreads.

• Aged cheeses (Comté, Parmesan).

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

Brut Vintage 2016 Magnum – Pol Roger is a Champagne of balance and depth, both generous and precise. A refined, racy vintage that perfectly expresses the Pol Roger signature.