The legendary cuvée was created to honor Sir Winston Churchill, perfectly reflecting his much-loved powerful, full-bodied, and mature champagne style.
The 2002 vintage is considered one of the most iconic in Champagne. It is a masterpiece of exceptional collectible value, with the potential to evolve in the cellar for decades to come.
In the glass, the intense gold-colored champagne bursts with a powerful symphony of aromas. Notes of fresh limes, baked apples, and citrus dominate, eventually complemented by accents of toasted brioche, hazelnuts, and honey. On the palate, the wine astounds with its full body and multi-layered structure. The perfect balance between the richness of ripe fruits and crisp acidity creates an incredibly long, luscious, and energetic finish.
Although the exact composition remains a closely guarded family secret, Pinot Noir clearly dominates the blend, complemented by the elegant Chardonnay. The grapes are harvested exclusively from Grand Cru plots that were already under vine during Churchill's lifetime. This champagne was aged on the lees for a full 11 years in the deepest Pol Roger cellars (33 meters deep, at a mere 9 °C), where an exceptionally fine mousse forms naturally, and the bottles are still riddled by hand (traditional remuage).
Champagne is best served chilled to a temperature of 8–10°C, and pairs perfectly with fresh oysters, black caviar, and crispy cheese crackers.
ol Roger’s 2002 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Vinothèque—a late release of the same original disgorgement (January 2015, with a dosage of eight grams per liter)—has matured gracefully, opening with a deep bouquet of orange zest, Mirabelle plum and burnt sugar, mingled with dried fruit and a faint hint of gunpowder. On the palate, it is full-bodied and layered, with notable musculature and flesh supported by a racy spine of acidity and ample tension. The wine concludes with a long, enveloping finish marked by a delicate saline nuance.
This rich, complex Champagne shows grilled brioche, roasted walnuts, honeycomb, creme brulee and white chocolate on the nose, followed by a creamy and broad palate with a wonderful toasty brioche character that’s almost buttery. Very generous and attractive. Disgorged January 2015. Drink or hold. Tuesday, Jul 15, 2025
Exclusivity and elegance – these two words best describe the Pol Roger champagne house, whose drink was particularly loved by Winston Churchill, and after whom the prestigious "Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill" is even named. For more than 170 years, the independent champagne house has been creating champagne from generation to generation since its founding in 1849, with each bottle testifying to their mastery. The winemakers personally select reliable grape growers and their offered grapes, and actively participate in the entire champagne production process. Pol Roger is also famous for its cool and deep cellars, which significantly influence the slow fermentation and subtle bubbles.
Wine Style
Pol Roger champagnes are distinguished by their elegance, subtlety, and harmonious balance. Great attention is paid to the highest quality grapes and the meticulous winemaking process, aiming to create refined and complex champagnes.
Blanc de Blancs is made exclusively from ‘Chardonnay’ grapes, harvested in the prestigious Côte des Blancs Grand Cru vineyards, and is characterized by freshness, minerality, and exceptional elegance.
Brut Réserve is a non-vintage champagne that harmoniously blends ‘Pinot Noir’, ‘Chardonnay’, and ‘Meunier’ varieties, giving it a balanced freshness and complexity.
Vintage champagnes reflect the harvest of exceptional years, demonstrating greater complexity and excellent aging potential.
Prestige Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is a top-class champagne dedicated to this famous politician and admirer of this champagne house. It is characterized by a powerful structure and many nuances.
Prestigious Vineyards
Pol Roger takes care of 92 hectares of its own vineyards and collaborates with reliable grape growers in the best regions of Champagne:
Côte des Blancs is famous for its highest quality ‘Chardonnay’ grapes.
Vallée de la Marne is important for the ‘Pinot Noir’ and ‘Meunier’ varieties grown there.
Montagne de Reims is known for its ‘Pinot Noir’ structure and aromaticity.
It is the harvest of grapes from these different terroirs and the meticulous work in the cellars that allow Pol Roger to create high-quality champagnes of various styles.
Aging and Consumption Period
Pol Roger non-vintage champagnes are usually aged for at least three years, while vintage and prestige cuvée are aged even longer, thus gaining even more subtle nuances and elegance. Pol Roger champagnes can be enjoyed both in their youth and after they have matured.
