2004 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Champagne Édition Vinothèque
Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Édition Vinothèque 2004 is one of the world's most exclusive champagnes and the crown jewel of the Pol Roger range. After more than 20 years of maturation in the house's historic cellars, this rare Vinothèque edition presents an exceptional depth, silky-smooth mousse, and an impressive combination of power, elegance, and complexity.
About the product
Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill was created as a tribute to Sir Winston Churchill, who was a great admirer of Pol Roger for many years. The champagne is produced only in the very best vintages and exclusively from Grand Cru grapes from the house's top vineyards. Pinot Noir forms the backbone of the cuvée, contributing structure and power, while Chardonnay adds finesse, elegance, and freshness.
Édition Vinothèque represents the house's most exclusive releases. Here, selected vintage champagnes are aged significantly longer than usual in Pol Roger's deep chalk cellars, which develops extraordinary complexity, refinement, and depth.
The 2004 vintage is considered one of the great champagne years, with an impressive balance between maturity and freshness. The long cellar aging produces a champagne with exceptional elegance and a still-impressive aging potential.
About the region
Champagne is the world's most famous wine region and home to some of the world's most age-worthy sparkling wines. The cool climate and chalky subsoil create optimal conditions for wines with high natural acidity, great finesse, and distinct minerality.
The grapes for Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill come from selected Grand Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs. The chalky soils give the champagne its characteristic freshness, precision, and elegant structure.
Taste
Nose: Ripe yellow fruits, brioche, toasted hazelnuts, honey, candied citrus, truffle, and elegant spices.
Taste: Full-bodied, creamy, and complex with layers of ripe stone fruit, citrus, brioche, toasted nuts, butter, and chalky minerality.
Finish: Extremely long and refined with a silky-smooth mousse, fresh acidity, and a persistent mineral finish.
Serving
Serve at 10-12°C in a large champagne glass. Allow the champagne to rest in the glass for a few minutes so that the complex aromas can fully unfold.
The champagne is fantastic to enjoy now, but still possesses exceptional aging potential under optimal storage conditions.
What does it pair with?
- Caviar, oysters, and lobster
- Scallops, turbot, and sole
- Veal, squab, and light game
- Exclusive tasting menus and major celebrations
FAQ
What is Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill?
It is Pol Roger's prestige cuvée, created as a tribute to Sir Winston Churchill and produced exclusively in the best vintages from Grand Cru grapes.
What does Édition Vinothèque mean?
Édition Vinothèque is Pol Roger's most exclusive series, where selected vintage champagnes are aged for an extraordinarily long time in the house's cellars before being released in very limited quantities.
Can the 2004 vintage be aged further?
Yes. Although the champagne has already achieved great maturity through the long cellar aging, it can continue its development for many years under optimal conditions.
Is this a collector's champagne?
Yes. Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Édition Vinothèque is produced in very limited quantities and is considered one of the most sought-after and exclusive champagnes from Pol Roger.
