Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 2015 Champagne 1.5L is the house’s prestige cuvée, composed from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in Grand Cru vineyards that were already under vine during Churchill’s lifetime. Pinot Noir leads the blend, bringing structure and breadth, while Chardonnay contributes finesse. The 2015 harvest ran from September 2 to 18. After two settling stages, the must fermented slowly below 18°C in stainless steel, with varieties and villages kept separate, followed by full malolactic fermentation and secondary fermentation in bottle.
The magnum matured in Pol Roger’s deep, cool cellars in Épernay and was riddled by hand. The house describes a mid-yellow-gold color and a fine stream of bubbles, with pepper and spice opening into black fruit, dried fruit, hazelnut, and exotic-fruit aromas. Candied fruit, pastry, brioche, and cocoa shape the palate, supported by broad acidity and a long finish. This exact 2015 release is bottled as a 1.5 L magnum at 12.5% ABV / 25 proof and includes the matching Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill presentation box.