2018 Champagne Brut Vintage Pol Roger

📌 Description

Champagne Brut Vintage 2018 – Pol Roger is a cuvée of radiant elegance, marked by the richness of the vintage and the precision of the house style. Harmonious and vibrant, it blends the power of Pinot Noir with the racy freshness of Chardonnay, creating a generous yet refined expression.

🍇 Grape Varieties

• 60% Pinot Noir

• 40% Chardonnay

A blend of 20 Grand and Premier Cru vineyards from the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs, carefully selected for their balance and ageing potential.

🌍 Region / Country

Champagne – Épernay (France).

Founded in 1849, Pol Roger remains a benchmark for elegance, purity, and longevity in the world of Champagne.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

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

⏳ Ageing Potential

10 to 20 years.

• 2024–2030: bright fruit, freshness, and tension.

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

👁️ Appearance

• Color: light gold with silver reflections.

• Effervescence: fine, elegant, and persistent.

• Legs: numerous and regular.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: complex and alluring.

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

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

👄 Palate

• Attack: fresh and harmonious.

• Structure: fine mousse, ample texture, perfect balance.

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

• Overall balance: powerful, precise, and elegant.

• Length: long, saline, and vibrant finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Scallops, lobster, langoustines.

• Fine fish (turbot, sole, sea bass).

• Truffled poultry, veal sweetbreads.

• Aged cheeses (Comté, Parmesan).

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

Brut Vintage 2018 – Pol Roger is a racy Champagne of great purity and silky texture. A bright, balanced vintage true to the house’s hallmark precision and elegance.