Chardonnay
Best known in Burgundy, Champagne, California
The world's most versatile white grape. Crisp, mineral and citrusy in cool places like Chablis; rich, creamy and toasty when oak-aged in warmer spots. It is also a key grape in Champagne.
What it tastes like
On the nose, the champagne is dominated by white flowers, green apple, brioche and a trace of minerality. On the palate there are notes of stone fruits, a certain nuttiness and a hint of honey supporting the freshness of the acidity. UK stock receives an additional 6 months post-disgorgement ageing so it is ready to drink upon release but cellaring for a few years will reveal greater depths. The apéritif champagne par excellence but one which has sufficient backbone to be drunk with fish and even spicy dishes. AWARDS: The Wine Advocate 2018 : 93 / 100, Wine Spectator 2016 : 92 / 100, Decanter 2016 : 90 / 100, Wine Enthusiast 2018 : 91 / 100.
Light
Full
Lovely with
- AntipastiSalami · Marinated peppers · Burrata
- AperitifBefore dinner · Garden drinks · Salted nuts
- Foie grasTerrine · Seared foie gras · Toasted brioche
The grapes
Pinot Meunier
Best known in Champagne, England
One of the three main grapes of Champagne, alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It adds fruit, softness and early approachability to the blend. Increasingly made into still and sparkling wines in its own right, including in England.
Pinot Noir
Best known in Burgundy, Oregon, New Zealand
The great red grape of Burgundy. Cherry, raspberry, earthy and floral notes, with silky tannins and fresh acidity. Notoriously hard to grow well, but capable of extraordinary elegance, and a key grape in Champagne and English sparkling wine.
Meet the producer
Pol Roger
, France
Pol Roger's Brut Réserve is blended from 30 still base wines drawn from at least three vintages, with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier in equal portions. It is never released until it is at least three years old.
More from Pol Roger →The story behind it
The Pinot Noir comes from the villages of the Montagne de Reims and contributes body and character; the Chardonnay comes from Epernay itself and the Cote des Blancs and provides lightness and elegance; the Pinot Meunier comes from the Vallée de la Marne and provides youthfulness and vigour. The perfect apéritif champagne which we never release until it is at least three years old.
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