We’ll be spending New Year’s Eve with Pol Roger (Champagne)– perhaps saluting the memory of the man who sold his first bottle of wine 163 years ago!
As we head toward the beginning of a new month and more importantly a new year, we always look forward to selecting an interesting bottle of bubbly. However, this time a special sparkler appeared on our door step (a gift from a friend and wine merchant) and immediately bumped everything else in line.
Pol Roger Extra Cuvée de Réserve Champagne Brut Vintage 2000– when the name on the bottle has that much going on, how could we resist?
Besides, our benefactor knows our taste is for a pinot-forward sparkler, in this case 60% Pinot Noir - 40% Chardonnay. As this champagne house puts it, the pinot supplies “body...strength” and the chardonnay the “finesse...lightness.” (Something to keep in mind when selecting a champagne to fit your taste.)
As descriptions go, we can expect the aromas of: “ripe, expressive fruit...dried apricots and poached pears and honey...” (who writes this stuff?) “...a champagne of harmony, elegance and generosity.” The wine is said to pair well with, “Rich, full-flavored dishes...Distinctive dry cheeses...”
All this just increases my curiosity and raises my expectations. But, can this storied champagne really live up to the hype? We’ll soon find out and promise to report back in early 2012– look for an “update” to this post.
That update is here: Remembering Pol Roger– New Year’s Eve Tasting Update!
Happy New Year!
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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
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