COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Pol Roger
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pol Roger Brut Rosé Vintage 2018 is a sparkling rosé wine from the Champagne AOC, produced by the family-owned house of Pol Roger, founded in 1849. This wine is exclusively made in exceptional vintage years. It is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, sourced from approximately 20 Premier and Grand Cru vineyards located in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs sub-regions. A distinctive aspect of its production involves vinifying 15% of the Pinot Noir as red wine ('en rouge') and adding it to the blend to achieve its color and depth. The 2018 vintage was characterized by a warm and sunny summer, with lower night-time temperatures aiding in the preservation of acidity.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€120
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pol Roger only releases rosé Champagnes in vintage years.
Fact 02
15% of the Pinot Noir is vinified as red wine for color and depth.
Fact 03
The wine undergoes hand-riddling, a rare traditional practice.
Fact 04
The cellars are 33 meters below street level.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pol Roger Brut Rosé Vintage 2018 is produced using grapes sourced from approximately 20 Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. The vinification process involves two settling stages for the must, followed by slow, cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with each variety and village kept separate. Full malolactic fermentation is completed. To achieve its characteristic color and depth, 15% of the Pinot Noir is vinified as red wine ('en rouge') and added to the blend. Secondary fermentation occurs in bottle, after which the wine is hand-riddled. Extended aging on lees is a standard practice.
