{"product_id":"pol-roger-sir-winston-churchill-2015","title":"Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2018","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"572\" data-start=\"273\"\u003eThis is the prestige cuvée of Pol Roger, released only in exceptional years, and named in tribute to Winston Churchill, one of Pol Roger’s most ardent patrons. The 2018 vintage marks a new era, being the first Churchill made under Chef de Cave Damien Cambres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"813\" data-start=\"574\"\u003ePol Roger describes this cuvée as a blend drawn exclusively from \u003cstrong data-end=\"662\" data-start=\"639\"\u003eGrand Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Pinot Noir predominating to provide structure and strength, while Chardonnay lends elegance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"840\" data-start=\"820\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"842\"\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eA brilliant golden hue, clear and bright, with fine bubbles that reflect its extended ageing in deep cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1014\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eInitially reserved, then unfolding with white flowers, citrus (lemon peel, orange), and dried apricot. Hints of blond tobacco, sweet spices, and gentle pepper emerge with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1512\" data-start=\"1235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1235\"\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eClean, fresh, and energetic. The texture builds with minerality, citrus tension, and restrained fruit (blood orange, poached pear). There’s a subtle pastry or brioche note, and a freshness that threads through the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1726\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong, generous, and promising. The expressive finish carries citrus and subtle red berry hint in the aftertaste, with continued structure and mineral backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2544\" data-start=\"2521\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2940\" data-start=\"2545\"\u003eThe 2018 Sir Winston Churchill is particularly notable as the first of the Churchill cuvées made under a new generation of leadership, yet holding to the House’s strict standards.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" alt=\"https:\/\/laywheelertrading.com\/magazine\/latest-wine-offers\/latest-wine-offer-2018-pol-roger-sir-winston-churchill-27th-may-2025\/?srsltid=AfmBOopUKjJsBsmxUYl04YXkNmTmtE6RVazcicA0aMi6jlFq65jJfKFX\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/laywheelertrading.com\/magazine\/latest-wine-offers\/latest-wine-offer-2018-pol-roger-sir-winston-churchill-27th-may-2025\/?srsltid=AfmBOopUKjJsBsmxUYl04YXkNmTmtE6RVazcicA0aMi6jlFq65jJfKFX\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Its restrained style, promises of complexity, and prestige of the Churchill name make it a standout among recent prestige Champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2544\" data-start=\"2521\"\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"377\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"299\" data-start=\"278\"\u003eProducer \/ House:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pol Roger, Épernay, Champagne, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"549\" data-start=\"492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"504\" data-start=\"492\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"774\" data-start=\"552\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"570\" data-start=\"552\"\u003eGrape Sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards, primarily Pinot Noir, with Chardonnay supporting elegance (blend proportions are a closely guarded family secret)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1036\" data-start=\"1008\"\u003eFermentation Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"1036\"\u003eSlow, cool alcoholic fermentation (temperature kept under ~18 °C) in stainless steel, with each variety and village kept separate. Full malolactic fermentation completed before final blending\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1738\" data-start=\"1320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1379\" data-start=\"1320\"\u003eLees Aging \u0026amp; Bottle Fermentation (Second Fermentation):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1382\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003eSecond fermentation in bottle at ~9 °C inside Pol Roger’s deep cellars (≈ 33 metres below street level). Extended lees ageing (period before disgorgement) — the depth and cool conditions of the cellars contribute to fine, persistent mousse and development of complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1741\"\u003eDisgorgement \/ Dosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1770\" data-start=\"1767\"\u003eDisgorged in June 2024 \u003cbr data-end=\"1841\" data-start=\"1838\"\u003eDosage: 7 grams per litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1946\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003eAlcohol Strength (ABV):\u003c\/strong\u003e 12,5%\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2073\" data-start=\"1998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2014\" data-start=\"1998\"\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G_D","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48374615474402,"sku":null,"price":6124.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/0785\/6098\/files\/Pol_Roger_Sir_Winston_Churchill_2018.jpg?v=1788901294","url":"https:\/\/capeandcane.co.za\/products\/pol-roger-sir-winston-churchill-2015","provider":"Cape \u0026 Cane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}