Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley and more….

Timed Online Auction, 2 - 13 May 2024

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  • Pol Roger; Sir Winston Churchill; 1996; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml
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Pol Roger
Sir Winston Churchill 1996
1 (1 x 1) 750ml
Champagne Pol Roger created their Prestige Cuvée in homage to Sir Winston Churchill mindful of the qualities that he sought in his champagne : robustness, a full-bodied character and relative maturity. The exact blend is a closely guarded family secret but it is undeniable that the composition would meet with the approval of the man to whom it is dedicated : "My tastes are simple, I am easily satisfied with the best". Pinot Noir predominates, providing structure, breadth and robustness whilst Chardonnay contributes elegance, finesse and subtlety.

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Critics Ratings

'Very sturdy, powerful and dry. Savoury again and with the green streak of this high-acid vintage, which Pol assessed as having 'the hallmarks of a Churchill vintage. Early comparisons were drawn with 1955.' More youthful than the 1999.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5+/20 (Sep 2019)

'Pol Roger's 1996 Winston Churchill is fabulous. One of the most expressive, complete 1996s today, the Winston Churchill is in a great spot. Butter, spice, almond and lemon oil notes meld together effortlessly in the glass. In 1996, the Winston Churchill is a clear overachiever. Best of all, it remains reasonably priced vis-à-vis its peers.' - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 95/100 (Oct 2014)

'The structure of the 1996 vintage is softened by a fine, silky mousse in this intensely wrought bubbly. Fresh, with citrus, berry, nut and coffee aromas and flavors and a rounded finish. Drink now through 2015.' - Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, 93/100

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