COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Champagne Pol Roger
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2016 is a distinguished Champagne produced exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes. It hails from the esteemed Côte des Blancs region in Champagne, France, a sub-region celebrated for its chalky soils that impart unique characteristics to Chardonnay. Pol Roger, a family-owned Champagne house established in 1849, maintains a strong commitment to traditional winemaking practices. This particular cuvée highlights the purity and finesse of Chardonnay, showcasing the distinct terroir of its origin.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€115
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pol Roger is famously known as the Champagne of choice for Sir Winston Churchill.
Fact 02
The house is one of the few to still age its wines in deep, cool cellars for extended periods.
Fact 03
Blanc de Blancs means 'white of whites', indicating it's made solely from white grapes (Chardonnay).
Fact 04
The 2016 vintage underwent six years of aging in Pol Roger's cellars before release.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2016 is crafted using 100% Chardonnay grapes. Vinification involves slow, cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with each village's contribution kept separate. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation. Secondary fermentation and aging occur in the bottle within Pol Roger's deep cellars, with this vintage spending six years on its lees before being disgorged in 2024. The dosage is typically around 7 grams per liter.
