Pol Roger Rose Vintage Champagne

Pol Roger does not produce a non-vintage Rose, choosing instead to release it only in vintage years. The 2018 Brut Rose Vintage is made from 50% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay, sourced from around 20 Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Cote des Blancs. To achieve its delicate colour and refined aroma, 15% Pinot Noir from select vineyards in Bouzy, Ambonnay, and Cumieres is vinified as red wine and added before the second fermentation.

• The Champagne has a pale salmon hue with soft pink highlights and a fine, persistent stream of bubbles.
• Its aroma is vibrant, filled with red berries like raspberry, redcurrant, and blackcurrant, complemented by exotic notes of mango and papaya. As it opens up, floral hints of rose and honeysuckle take the lead.
• On the palate, it is rich and layered, with impressive length and elegance. Despite its ripeness, bright acidity keeps it fresh, promising excellent aging potential.

This rose vintage champagne is the ideal choice to accompany fish such as grilled salmon or even sushi. It also marries perfectly with fruit tarts and other fruit desserts; try pairing with a forced rhubarb fool, the sharpness of the fruit complementing the elegant structure of the wine.

The Pol Roger Rose Vintage Champagne is based on the Brut Vintage (60% pinot noir, 40% chardonnay). They then add, before the bottling and second fermentation, approximately 15% of still red wine (pinot noir). This comes from the best crus of the Montagne de Reims. Only limited quantities, ageing in their cellars before releasing onto the market.