Pol Roger Brut Réserve
HK$ 600.64
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Straw yellow and with a golden hue in color, the Pol Roger NV Réserve Brut displays a brilliant, perfectly ripe but also fresh, highly elegant and refined fruit aroma on the nose; think of cooked pip fruits like pears and apples, but also quince-confiture and yellow stone fruits, such as apricots and peaches intermixed with vanilla, brioche (pain aux raisins), some nutty flavors and also some white floral notes. On the palate, this medium-bodied Brut is as round (if not pretty sweet) and fruit-driven as it is delicate, pure and very elegant. The mousse is deliciously fine and leads this charming and perfectly balanced fizz to a long, aromatic, stunningly dry and slightly mineral, impressively long finish. This is extremely well done Champagne from equal parts of Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay sourced in 30 different crus. This Réserve includes 25% of reserve wines and was dosed with nine grams per liter.
Features
Style
Occasions
Appellation
Alcohol
12.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 8ºC and 10ºC
Winemaking
Minimum ageing of 4 years in bottle before disgorgement.
Description
In Épernay, the beating heart of Champagne, the maison Pol Roger has been keeping alive the legacy of its founder since 1849: a style defined by elegance, precision and natural freshness. Pol Roger, barely 18 years old, was a pioneer in making drier Champagnes than was usual at the time, challenging market tastes and setting a stylistic line that still guides the house today: full-bodied, but fine; intense, but crisp wines.
Pol Roger Brut Réserve is the most faithful expression of this philosophy. A blend of equal parts of the three champenoise varieties -Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay- from 30 different crus. Pinot Noir brings structure from the Montagne de Reims; Meunier, fruit and roundness from the Vallée de la Marne; and Chardonnay, freshness and elegance from the Côte des Blancs and Épernay. A 25% reserve wine guarantees consistency and depth.
Winemaking
The grapes for Pol Roger Brut Réserve are gently pressed and undergo a double racking, the second racking at 6 °C. Each variety and each vineyard (cru) is fermented separately in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation is carried out on all the wines. After blending, Pol Roger Brut Réserve undergoes its second fermentation in the bottle in the historic 33-metre deep cellars, where it ages for at least 4 years on the lees. Stirring is done manually, and after disgorging, a dosage of approximately 8 g/l is added, providing balance without masking the wine's natural freshness. The bottles rest for a further three months before being released onto the market.
Taste
With a bright golden colour and very fine bubbles, Pol Roger Brut Réserve opens with notes of pear, fresh mango and white flowers such as jasmine. Hints of brioche, vanilla and honey follow, giving way on the palate to a silky, precise texture. Flavours of stewed fruit, candied orange peel and a spicy touch of aniseed and cardamom appear. The finish is long, saline and perfectly balanced, with a fresh tension that invites repetition. Ideal as an aperitif or to accompany a full meal.
Shipping to Hong Kong
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