Pol Roger “White Foil” is traditionally a blend of equal parts ofPinot Noir (body and depth), Pinot Meunier (freshness and vigorous fruit) and Chardonnay (elegance and finesse) and is sourced exclusively from juice from the “cuvee” (first pressing). All the know-how of Pol Roger is revealed in its ability to reproduce each year a blend which is consistent in style and in quality.
Tasting Notes
Colour: A beautiful golden straw coloured hue, as well as abundant and fine bubbles.
Nose: A powerful and attractive nose, it first delivers aromas of fruit such as pear and mango.. and then releases light flavours of honeysuckle and white jasmine, lingering on vanilla and brioche notes. Behind a frank and dynamic attack, the wine encompasses a nice harmony and a pleasant freshness, whilst preserving some structure.
Palate: Flavours of cooked fruit like quince jelly and apricot jam happily mingle with fragrances of beeswax and acacia honey. The long-lasting aromas, composed of candied orange peel, tangerine and spicy notes of cardamom and anise is outstanding.
Grape Varieties: 34% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Meunier
Aging: Four years ageing in cellars
Awards: 92pts – James Suckling; 91pts – Wine Spectator; 92pts – Wine Advocate-Parker
History of Pol Roger
Distinction and elegance. Established in 1849, Pol Roger is the “Gentlemen’s Champagne, as Jean Paul Kauffman wrote in ‘Voyage en Champagne”. It is not surprising therefore the British Royal family should have made it their favourite over the years. The winery and cellars are located on the celebrated and noble Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, in the very place where the heart of Champagne beats. The purity and nobility of Champagne Pol Roger is also the fruit of know-how passed down from generation to generation. From the harvest in the region’s best vineyards to the painstaking work in the cellar, each gesture has its importance.