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Champagne Summer: Louis Roederer & Pol Roger Brut NV

 

Not all champagnes are created equal and even among family-owned, quality-focused producers, we find certain houses will be particularly 'on form' at any one time.  Non-vintage Louis Roederer and Pol Roger have been in our good books for some time and we offer them here as the perfect choice for summer parties and events.

We think Roederer has hit a purple patch in recent years and it seems Jancis Robinson agrees, with an excellent report for Louis Roederer Brut Premier Non-vintage

"...superior! Great harmony and nothing out of place. Incredibly persistent. Bravo! (17 points)"

Roederer are leaders in improving fruit quality in Champagne, a region where traditionally, the quality of base wines was pretty poor and the focus was on the champagne making process.  They have quite literally changed the landscape, using 'bleeding-edge' pruning techniques (yes, such a thing exists!) from Italian wunderkind pruning duo Simonit & Sirch, who advise estates as august as Latour, Ausone and Pichon Lalande.  With some of the best quality base wines of any of the famous houses, Roederer's Brut Premier has brilliant depth of fruit.

The house style at Pol Roger has traditionally been more about elegance and aroma, partly due to very careful handling of the fermenting must, to retain freshness and flavour.   Their cellars in Epernay are also a degree or two cooler than most, which again helps to retain aroma.  Described by The Wine Advocate's Stephan Rheinhardt as "impressive, taut and persistent (92 points)", Pol Roger Brut Non-vintage 'White Foil' is the epitome of summer freshness and a perfect foil to Roederer's broader, more structured style.

With Roederer equivalent to £31.43 per bottle inc VAT and Pol Roger at £35.43, these are some of the best prices on the market and we expect offer stock to sell out quickly, so please place your order as soon as possible.  

Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV

"A greenish tinge to deep straw colour. Some real depth on this nose with all the elements building on each other. Really is superior! Great harmony and nothing out of place. Incredibly persistent. Bravo! 17 points."  Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, June 2019

£280 per 12 bottles in bond

Champagne Pol Roger 'White Foil' Brut NV

"The NV Brut Réserve, based on the 2012 vintage and disgorged after four years on the lees in July 2017, is very clear, precise and fresh on the nose, with bright fruit and delicate brioche notes. Blending equal parts of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay from 30 different crus and with 25% reserve wines, this is a clear, fresh, tight and finessed Champagne with an intense, powerful but also filigreed finish. This is an impressive, taut and persistent "White Foli" for many opportunities. Tasted June 2018. 92 points."  Stephan Rheinhardt, The Wine Advocate, June 2018

£320 per 12 bottles in bond

 

Our full 2018 Bordeaux En Primeur offer is now online.

Featuring over 70 wines from this superb vintage, from Cru Bourgeois to First Growths. 

 

Minimum order: 1 case as listed.
Payment: On receipt of invoice.
Shipment: Available late July 2019.
Delivery: Delivery, duty & VAT charged at prevailing rates at time of clearance from bond.

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Many of the wines listed are bought from private individuals. If you would like a quotation for your wines please contact Antony Irvine. We can offer cash or broking terms.