{"product_id":"pol-roger-sir-winston-churchill-2008-2","title":"Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003ePol Roger’s 2008 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is a particularly compelling expression of the prestige cuvée, with the depth and structure that distinguish it from the house’s other Champagnes. Made only in selected vintages, it honours Winston Churchill, a devoted admirer of Pol Roger and the Champagne house’s long-standing friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rich, concentrated Champagne, it opens with aromas of ripe apple, candied citrus and mirabelle plum, followed by hints of sweet spice, gingerbread, dried fruit and crème brûlée. The palate is layered and full-bodied, balanced by poised acidity and a long, penetrating finish.\n\nThe 2008 is now showing beautifully, while its structure and concentration offer scope for further development in the cellar. Its precise acidity should help it evolve gracefully over the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCuvée Sir Winston Churchill is built around Pinot Noir, with Chardonnay adding finesse; the exact blend is kept confidential. Pol Roger selects grapes from Grand Cru vineyards for the cuvée, which is made only in years the house considers exceptional. The 2008’s combination of concentration and freshness reflects the character of the vintage, while extended ageing in Pol Roger’s cellars helps bring its layers into harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at around 10–12°C in a white wine glass to allow its complex aromas to open. It pairs particularly well with roasted poultry, veal, lobster or other shellfish, and mature hard cheeses. Decanting is not essential, but a brief spell in a decanter can help a young or recently opened bottle unfurl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in Épernay in 1849, Pol Roger remains a family-owned Champagne house with a reputation for precision, elegance and wines built to age. Its relationship with Winston Churchill became an enduring part of its history, inspiring this prestigious cuvée. The house’s deep cellars beneath Épernay provide ideal conditions for the long maturation that shapes its Champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pol Roger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55187187597649,"sku":"PS-16099182608764","price":355.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/pol-roger-sir-winston-churchill-2008-0.png?v=1791231865","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/pol-roger-sir-winston-churchill-2008-2","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}