# Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill (2015)

- **Producer:** Pol Roger
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €300
- **Vegan:** No
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, grapefruit, lemon, apricot, apple, peach, bread dough, pastry, brioche, biscuit, honey, almond, hazelnut

## About this wine

The Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 2015 from Pol Roger is a prestige cuvée created in honor of the British statesman, who was a significant admirer of the house's Champagnes. Pol Roger, a family-owned estate established in 1849 in Épernay, is recognized for its classic and refined style. This particular cuvée is produced only in the best vintage years, reflecting a blend that is predominantly Pinot Noir with a significant contribution from Chardonnay, though the exact proportions are a closely guarded family secret. The 2015 vintage is noted for its concentration and freshness, a result of the favorable growing conditions in Champagne.

## Interesting facts

- Created in homage to Sir Winston Churchill, a loyal patron of Pol Roger.
- The exact grape blend is a closely guarded family secret.
- Made only in the finest vintage years.
- Disgorged in September 2022, indicating a significant aging period.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure and richness complement rich seafood and poultry. Its bright acidity cuts through the richness of butter and cream sauces, while its complexity can stand up to the intensity of truffle and mature cheeses.

## Wine making process

The Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 2015 is produced using grapes from the best vintage years. The must undergoes two settling processes, including cold settling, before fermentation in stainless steel tanks at very low temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for an extended period, longer than legally required, to develop complexity and a fine bubble structure. The 2015 vintage was disgorged in September 2022.