Pol Roger : Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2009

An elegant and complex Blanc de Blancs champagne

The producer

Founded in 1849, the Pol Roger Champagne House has been perpetuating the excellence of its know-how and its perpetual quest for perfection for five generations. An unrivalled reference that beams beyond French borders, the Pol Roger Champagne House is the official supplier to the British Crown as well as to the finest Michelin-starred restaurants.

As one of the last houses to still hand stir its entire production of champagne bottles, Pol Roger's uniqueness lies in its style, which authentically expresses the full potential of the exceptional terroirs of the Champagne region.

The vineyard

The Pol Roger Champagne House watches over an exceptional 92-hectare vineyard, which includes the most beautiful parcels of the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs.

The wine

This Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2009 by Pol Roger is made from a selection of Chardonnay grapes from the Grands Crus of the Côte des Blancs: Oiry, Chouilly, Cramant, Avize and Oger.

Vinification and ageing

A delicate pressing is carried out after the harvest. A first settling is carried out at the pressing centre before a second settling in the house’s vat room, at a cold temperature (6°C) for 24 hours. Alcoholic fermentation at low temperature (18°C) in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. Separate vinification by grape variety and vintage before final blending. Malolactic fermentation. After blending and bottling, the wine is aged in the house’s historic cellars.

Produced in limited quantities, Pol Roger's Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2009 is aged for 7 years. Following disgorgement, additional ageing of at least 3 months is carried out before being put on the market

The blend

Pol Roger's Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2009 is a 100% Chardonnay.

Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2009 by Pol Roger: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

The colour is pale gold. The effervescence is persistent and sustained.

Nose

The nose opens delicately with floral and citrus fragrances, revealing all the elegance and complexity of this vintage champagne. When aerated, flavoursome notes of fresh butter and acacia honey emerge.

Palate

The identity of the fine terroirs of the Côte des Blancs is expressed through a subtle alliance between tension and minerality. The palate is seduced with this champagne’s balance, its finesse and its citrus flavours and guarantees to provide a beautiful freshness throughout the tasting experience.

Food and wine pairing

This Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2009 will complement pan-fried foie gras, chicken with lemon, risotto with leeks and lemon confit. The structure and richness of this champagne also make it an pairing with mellow, even rich dishes, as well as very fine sweet and sour dishes.