1979 Pol Roger Cuvee Winston Churchill
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Magnum. Bizarre! No longer sparkling really, but still balanced and alive – if only just. There's buttery character and dried fruit with smoke and library books. A panoply of broad flavours. A historical document that still has a story to tell. (RH)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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I was thrilled to have the opportunity to taste this group of 1979 Champagnes. Almost all of the wines showed brilliantly and continued to develop throughout the evening. The 1979 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill revealed gorgeous aromatics that melded into a soft-textured, pure palate. This wine offered superb length and an engaging, generous personality.
About the producer
Pol Roger is one of Champagne’s most respected Grandes Marques. While it is best known undoubtedly for its prestige cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, it also produces one of the finest non-vintage bottlings on the market.