Monique L.
Verified customer reviewA lovely bottle
Perfect for a dinner with friends. A creamy, very pleasant fizz. Responsive and professional customer service. Well done.
Pol Roger
Vintage 2016
Pale gold in colour with silver highlights, fine and persistent bubbles forming a cordon of exceptional elegance. The nose is open and complex: dried fruits, cocoa, sweet almond and coconut, giving way to Mirabelle plum and eau-de-vie nuances on aeration. On the palate, freshness takes centre stage,…
THE CUVÉES OF MAISON POL ROGER
78,00 €
incl. VAT
A victim of its own success
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Notes & tasting
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Presentation
Taste
Originality
Value for money
93
/100
Aromatic profile
The structure of this champagne
Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
Bright, precise acidity — the hallmark of the Côte des Blancs Chardonnays woven into the blend.
Roundness
The dominant Pinot Noir lends a velvety texture and a generous, enveloping body.
Depth
A clear vinous presence that never overwhelms the finesse — a balance that is characteristic of the House.
Length
A persistent finish of candied orange zest and saline minerality, extending well beyond ten seconds.
TASTING NOTES
Pale gold in colour with silver highlights, fine and persistent bubbles forming a cordon of exceptional elegance. The nose is open and complex: dried fruits, cocoa, sweet almond and coconut, giving way to Mirabelle plum and eau-de-vie nuances on aeration. On the palate, freshness takes centre stage, underpinned by precise acidity and a fleshy Pinot Noir; aromas of lemon, bitter orange and dried cherry lead to a saline, mineral finish over candied orange zest.
Blend & terroirs
The composition
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7g/LDosage
60%Pinot Noir
40%Chardonnay
Terroirs
A blend of 20 Grands and Premiers Crus, drawing on the Montagne de Reims for Pinot Noir and the Côte des Blancs for Chardonnay, aged for 5.5 years on lees in cellars 33 metres beneath Épernay — ensuring a slow maturation at a constant temperature of 9 °C.
About this house
Founded in 1849 by Pol Roger in Épernay, the House has remained independent and family-owned across six generations. Its style — celebrated for its elegance and precision — earned the unwavering loyalty of Winston Churchill, who consumed several hundred bottles of his favourite cuvée each year; on his death in 1965, the House paid tribute by bordering its labels with black.
Pol Roger stands among the rare great Houses to control every stage of its production, from the vineyards to the chalk-hewn cellars. At 33 metres depth, those cellars maintain a constant, ideal temperature for the slow development of the aromatic complexity that is the signature of Champagne Pol Roger.
Food pairing
The perfect pairing
Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif
Its fine bubble and lively attack transform these small cheese gougères into a refined and memorable opening act.
Starter
The citrus notes and saline freshness of the Vintage 2016 echo the lemon marinade of gravlax, creating a brilliantly harmonious match.
Main course
The complexity of Pinot Noir aged on lees — cocoa, plum, candied orange — enters into dialogue with the earthy, woodland aromas of morels in this silky risotto.
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Verified reviews
Customer reviews of the “Vintage 2016” cuvée by Pol Roger
4.6/5 · 8 reviews
Mathilde T.
Verified customer reviewPerfect as a gift
This champagne was a lovely find. Full-bodied yet delicate. Fast delivery – no complaints. A sure bet.
Marina F.
Verified customer reviewTop notch
First order, and certainly not the last. Fine, elegant bubbles – a real treat. Perfect – nothing to complain about.
Brad S.
Verified customer reviewImpeccable
Perfect for a special occasion. Notes of dried fruit and honey – superb. Impeccable after-sales service. I’d recommend it to all wine lovers.
Simon D.
Verified customer reviewStunning
A gift for my parents. Light, airy and incredibly addictive. A professional, well-designed website. I’d give it 5 stars without a second thought.
Sophie K.
Verified customer reviewWon over
I’ve been a loyal customer for several orders now. A clean attack and a lingering finish. Order placed in the evening, dispatched the next day. Thank you for this wonderful discovery.
Guy D.
Verified customer reviewVery good
Discovered thanks to the website. Lively on the attack, full-bodied on the mid-palate. The email updates are a real bonus. Hats off to the whole team.
Michelle R.
Verified customer reviewA lovely discovery
Chosen as a gift. Aromas of brioche and ripe apple. My guests loved it.
