Pol Roger Vinothèque Brut Vintage 2006 75cl

LIMITED EDITION + Overview Pol Roger Vinothèque Brut Vintage 2006 Since its 175th anniversary in 2024, Pol Roger has been offering champagne lovers a very limited selection of old vintages from its iconic cuvées. Disgorged at the time of each champagne’s initial release, these bottles were then returned to the Pol Roger cellars for further ageing, where they remained undisturbed until their final release. Their presentation is equally distinctive: the front label, capsule and neck label are inspired by the original Pol Roger bottle designs. Each bottle is labelled by hand and presented in a wooden gift box. Spared from spring frosts, the vines developed well, and warm, sunny weather in June aided flowering. After a very cool, wet August, conditions improved in early September, promoting ripening and improvingthe health of the grape bunches. With a very satisfactory ripening, the 2006 harvest began on 6 September and ended on 25 September. The Vinothèque Wines: Since its 175th anniversary in 2024, Pol Roger has been offering champagne lovers a very limited selection of old vintages from its iconic cuvées. Disgorged at the time of each champagne’s initial release, these bottles were then returned to the Pol Roger cellars for further ageing, where they remained undisturbed until their final release. Their presentation is equally distinctive: the front label, capsule and neck label are inspired by the original Pol Roger bottle designs. Each bottle is labelled by hand and presented in a wooden gift box. Spared from spring frosts, the vines developed well, and warm, sunny weather in June aided flowering. After a very cool, wet August, conditions improved in early September, promoting ripening and improvingthe health of the grape bunches. With a very satisfactory ripening, the 2006 harvest began on 6 September and ended on 25 September. Tasting Notes: The wine’s warm, intense golden hue, flecked with bronze tints and interwoven with a delicate stream of bubbles, immediately captivates the eye. Initially discreet, the nose soon unfolds into a rich, harmonious and patisserie-like expression, revealing aromas of marzipan, Medjool dates, caramel and quince. These are followed by subtler hints of frangipane, dried apricot and a delicate note of eau-de-vie made from wild sloes that our Chef de caves loved to harvest at the start of each winter. The palate is broad and generous, revealing notes of gingerbread and citrus-flavoured candy. The overall impression is one of a delicious balance between roundness and elegance, carried through into a warm, persistent finish. This champagne will pair perfectly with sweet-and-sour poultry dishes, such as a capon with dates or apricots, as well as with gently roasted game birds. The Cuvée : Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2006 is crafted according to the traditional Pol Roger blend: 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, sourced from 20 Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs. Produced in limited quantities, this champagne matured for nearly 10 years in our cellars before being riddled and disgorged. Vinification and Ageing: Once harvested, the grapes were quickly and gently pressed. Initial settling took place at the pressing facility, followed by a second, cold settling in our vat room. Alcoholic fermentation was then carried out at low temperature in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, with each cru kept separate until final blending. As with all our wines, malolactic fermentation was carried out. After tasting, blending and bottling, the second fermentation and ageing took place in the cool depths of our cellars, located 33 metres below ground. There, each bottle underwent traditional manual riddling before disgorgement and dosage. The Story of the Vintage: The first quarter of 2006 was very dry and followed by two months of rain. BRUT VINTAGE 2006 Excellence and independence since 1849 BLEND: 60% Pinot Noir & 40% Chardonnay TECHNICAL DATA Harvest dates: 6 – 25 September Disgorgement date – 75cl bottle: June 2016 Disgorgement date -150cl magnum: May 2016 Dosage: 7g/l Availability: 75cl bottle and 150cl magnum + Share