Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 1995

Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 1995 is a prestige cuvée vintage Champagne from the house of Pol Roger. The relationship between Pol Roger and Sir Winston Churchill was struck up following the liberation of Paris in 1944, an occasion commemorated with the serving of Pol Roger 1924 and at which Churchill first met Odette Pol Roger. The pair became lifelong friends and Churchill a lifelong admirer of Pol Roger Champagnes, going so far as to declare 44 Avenue de Champagne (the home of Champagne Pol Roger) “the most drinkable address in the world”. Cuvée Winston Churchill is composed exclusively of grapes sourced from Grand Cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards and is only made in the very best vintages. It is always released later than the other Pol Roger vintage-dated Champagnes, acknowledging Churchill’s appreciation for older wines. "First tasted in Mar-05. A wonderful, fragrant nose. minerals and a touch of wild strawberry. A very smooth, harmonious palate with slightly less acidity than I anticipated. Very fruit-driven - it reminds me of the 1993. Understated, reserved finish. It has the balance to last a number of years. Excellent. Tasted again in Jan-06. The nose is more minerally this time, with that fruit aroma replaced by a more steely one and green apples. Very harmonious and reserved on the palate with apples, citrus fruits and a lovely creamy texture. This is only just beginning to open up." Neal Martin, 2006