| Winery Location: | Epernay |
| Year Established: | 1849 |
Vineyard Holdings
92 ha (2018)
Top Wines Produced
- Brut Réserve NV
- Pure Extra Brut NV
- Vintage Blanc de Blancs Brut
- Vintage Brut
- Vintage Brut Rosé
- Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Brut Vintage
Inaugural Vintages
- 1975 for Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill
Average Total Production
- 1,692,000 bottles
Summary
Pol Roger was founded by its namesake in 1849 when he was only 18 years old and is a rarity in the world of larger Champagne firms in that it is still family owned and operated. Furthermore, they own a large portion of their own vineyards (50%) and the other half of their grapes are sourced from premier cru and grand cru vineyards exclusively.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Prior to blending, each vineyard site is fermented and aged on its own and separated by grape variety and grower. The non-vintage is typically equal parts Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay The vintage Blanc de Blancs made entirely from grand cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs while the Vintage Brut is typically a blend of 60 percent Pinot Noir and 40 percent Chardonnay, the Vintage Brut Rosé adds 10% red wine from Bouzy, Ambonnay and Cumières. The exact composition off the Winston Churchill is not stated.
Producer Website: Pol Roger