Pol Roger Brut Champagne NV (Epernay, France) LCBO# 217158 $59.75  Locate

Pol Roger founded his Champagne house in 1849, and today it is one of the few remaining family-owned Champagne producers. With cellars which can hold over six million bottles, Pol Roger exports to 105 countries around the world.  The house of Pol Roger is renowned for both its non-vintage Brut, which is the standard bearer for any Champagne house, and its vintage Champagnes, including the famous "Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill."

RECOMMENDATION: The perfect apéritif and a classic accompaniment to cream soups, oysters, seafood, caviar, soufflés or strawberries.
DESCRIPTION: The style particular to the House of Pol Roger is characterized by its "Brut", which is a harmonious "assemblage" of different vintages. It is the skill of the tasters and the careful selection of the "crus" which gives this wine its balance and its continuity of style.
DAVID LAWRASON, WINE ACCESS: "Delicate, fine effervescence, creamy citrus, biscuit, apple flavours with a crisp, long finish… an excellent all-round Non Vintage for current consumption for beginners or connoisseurs." 90 Points!
WINE SPECTATOR: "Distinctive.  An aroma of pencil shavings turns to flavours evoking Bourbon, honey, malt, flowers and vanilla, all reined in on the finish by a citrussy acidity.  Elegant and forceful, it ends with a nutty after taste." 90 Points!