A standout from a less-celebrated vintage, this Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is all about richness and complexity. The 2015 opens with notes of confit citrus, ripe orchard fruits, and honeycomb, complemented by a touch of freshly baked bread and anise. Bold yet elegant, it has a bright acidity, a chalky structure, and a persistent mousse. It's a wine that’s already showing well but will definitely reward a few more years of aging.Expect candied citrus, dried peach, and nougat on the finish—perfect for those who love a sophisticated, age-worthy Champagne.

James Suckling | JS 96
Published: Aug 07, 2023

Very complex nose with a wide spectrum of candied citrus, dried peach and mirabelle tart aromas. Bold and rich, particularly on the mid-palate, but with a great deal of subtlety and delicacy for the vintage. This is already delicious, but at the finish you really taste how this has been made for the long term. Great drive and persistence right at the end. Drink or hold.

The Wine Advocate | RP 94+
Published: Mar 09, 2023
Drink: 2025-2045

A strong effort in a less-acclaimed vintage, Pol Roger's newly released 2015 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill opens in the glass with aromas of confit citrus, ripe orchard fruits and dried white flowers mingled with hints of honeycomb, freshly baked bread and anise. Medium to full-bodied, vinous and concentrated, with bright acids, chalky structuring extract and a pinpoint mousse, this inherently rather rich, gastronomic Champagne is quite tightly wound out of the gates and will reward a bit of bottle age. Stylistically, it is somewhat reminiscent of a modern-day version of the 1985.

Decanter | D 91
Published: Nov 02, 2023

Subtle and restrained pastry nuances with a hint of mushroom. Lots of seriousness and generosity of fruit but in a more restrained, quiet style. Gentle autolysis with mellow apple flesh and some earthiness, bright and classic. Elegant, with reserve wine complexity. Brisk on the finish with a nougat edge. Great stuff. Nominated by Sonja van Praag.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Closure: Natural cork
Harvest: 2015
Oak: Fermented in stainless steel vats; aged on lees in bottle for approximately 8–10 years before release
Varietals: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; exact proportions for the 2015 vintage not confirmed
Farming: Sustainable viticulture; grapes sourced from selected Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards
Vineyard Area: Champagne, France
Vinification: Produced only in outstanding vintage years from carefully selected grapes. Fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperatures, followed by extended bottle ageing on lees in Pol Roger’s deep, cool cellars.
Winemaker: Pol Roger cellar team
Region: Champagne, France

Serving Temperature: 8–10°C
Decanting: Not recommended; serve directly in a Champagne glass
Food Pairing: Lobster, roasted turbot, scallops, roast poultry, creamy seafood dishes, and aged Comté cheese.