Private Veuve Clicquot Champagne Half-day Trip from Paris
English Guided Cellars visit by Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220. Tiered pricing. Pick up included.
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2015: best 2020 to 2035.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2023 | 2015 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: crisp golden orchard fruit, white flowers, warm biscuit
Palate: fleshy fruit core, lively acid, chalk, precise finish
A vintage Blanc de Blancs of crisp golden orchard fruit and white flowers, full-bodied and broad with a fleshy core, lively acids and a precise chalky finish.
What it pairs with
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Oysters
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Chalky precision meets the brine of raw oysters. -
Sole meuniere
Lively acid and chalk frame delicate white fish. -
Goat cheese
White-flower lift balances fresh cheese.
How to serve Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Sole meuniere, Goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pol Roger's vintage Chardonnay-only cuvee draws on Cote des Blancs fruit and is released in declared years after extended lees ageing.
- 1959: Vintage Blanc de Blancs established in the Pol Roger range
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Pol Roger · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; Cote des Blancs Chardonnay, long lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 100 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1959
Frequently asked about Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs
What does Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs taste like?
On the nose, crisp golden orchard fruit, white flowers, warm biscuit. On the palate, fleshy fruit core, lively acid, chalk, precise finish. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A vintage Blanc de Blancs of crisp golden orchard fruit and white flowers, full-bodied and broad with a fleshy core, lively acids and a precise chalky finish.
When should I drink Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs?
Drink 5 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sole meuniere and Goat cheese. Chalky precision meets the brine of raw oysters.
What grapes are in Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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