Pol Roger 2015 "Cuveé Sir Winston Churchill" Brut Champagne 1.5L Magnum

A regal and commanding expression of vintage Champagne, this Magnum of Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 2015 from Pol Roger offers both power and elegance—bold Pinot Noir-driven structure meets fine mousse and crystalline minerality, making it equally suited to celebratory splendor and long-term cellar refinement.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Hailing from the legendary Champagne house Pol Roger, founded in 1849 in Épernay, this prestige cuvée honours the relationship with Sir Winston Churchill and is crafted only in select vintages. The 2015 vintage comprises grapes from Grand Cru sites, with a dominant share of Pinot Noir and a supporting share of Chardonnay (exact blend undisclosed). The wine undergoes lengthy ageing on lees in the house’s deep chalk cellars, achieving the signature texture and depth of this top cuvée. This Magnum (1.5L) format adds an extra dimension of ageability and celebratory presence.

Critics Reviews

• James Suckling awarded this wine 96 points, calling it “very complex … wide spectrum of candied citrus, dried peach and mirabelle tart aromas. Bold and rich, yet with subtlety and delicacy… great drive and persistence at the end.”

• Wine Spectator rated it 95 points, describing it as “a tightly meshed Champagne, with an up-front, broad feel that’s quickly reined in and well-defined by racy acidity. Creamy on the palate … flavors of crème de cassis, lemon-infused pastry cream, smoked almond and oyster shell. Long, harmonious finish.”

• Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (94 points) described it as “a strong effort … opens with aromas of confit citrus, ripe orchard fruits and dried white flowers mingled with honey-comb, freshly baked bread and anise. Medium-to-full-bodied, vinous and concentrated, with bright acids and chalky structure.”

Tasting Profile

• Nose: A shimmering gold colour and fine mousse give way to aromas of candied lemon peel, dried apricot and mirabelle, toasted hazelnut and brioche, underpinned by subtle exotic fruits (papaya, mango) and peppery spice.

• Palate: Broad and generous, with the intensity of black cherry, crème de cassis and pastry cream layered with cocoa, smoked almonds and a saline-chalk mineral core. The Pinot Noir backbone provides richness and shoulders of structure while keeping elegance intact.

• Finish: Exceptionally long and refined: lingering notes of anise, forest floor, oyster shell minerality and dried herbs taper off into velvety fine bubbles and persistent citrus zest. Tannic backbone is present but integrated, promising years of favourable bottle evolution.

Quick Overview

Large format, 1500 ml (1.5 Litre) Magnum