2018 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill

One of the most iconic and storied prestige cuvées in all of Champagne — and a wine of extraordinary depth, power and complexity. The 2018 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is a tribute to one of history's greatest leaders and one of Champagne's most devoted admirers — a wine of remarkable concentration, structure and elegance that embodies the strength, character and determination of its namesake.

Winston Churchill was a devoted admirer of Pol Roger throughout his life — drinking it at celebrations, state dinners and quiet moments of reflection. When Churchill died in 1965, Pol Roger draped their bottles in black mourning bands. In 1984, the house created this prestige cuvée in his honour — one of the great acts of tribute in wine history. The 2018 vintage is considered one of the finest in recent Champagne history. 99 points Wine Enthusiast, 98 points Halliday — outstanding value at $540 (on sale from $565).

99 Points – Wine Enthusiast | 98 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Champagne, France

$540 a bottle (on sale from $565)
Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill • Pol Roger • Champagne

"My tastes are simple: I am easily satisfied with the best."
— Winston Churchill

The Churchill-Pol Roger Story

Winston Churchill first encountered Pol Roger Champagne at a luncheon in Paris in 1908 — and it became a lifelong devotion. Churchill drank Pol Roger at celebrations, state dinners and quiet moments of reflection throughout his extraordinary life, reportedly consuming an average of a bottle a day. When Churchill died in January 1965, Pol Roger draped their export labels in black mourning bands as a mark of respect — one of the most moving tributes in wine history. In 1984, the house created the Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill in his honour — produced only in exceptional years, from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, in the powerful, structured style that Churchill himself would have appreciated.

About the 2018 Vintage

The 2018 vintage is considered one of the finest in recent Champagne history — a year of extraordinary ripeness, concentration and natural balance, producing wines of remarkable depth, complexity and aging potential. For the Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, 2018 delivers the power and structure that defines this prestige cuvée at its greatest — 99 points from Wine Enthusiast and 98 points from Halliday Wine Companion.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep golden with fine, persistent bubbles creating an elegant and refined mousse — luminous, powerful and commanding.

Aroma:
Complex and powerful with:

• honey, brioche and toasted nuts — from extended lees aging
• dried fruits, candied citrus and spice
• subtle floral undertones and vanilla
• the depth and concentration of Grand Cru and Premier Cru Pinot Noir

Prestige cuvée Champagne of world-class aromatic complexity — the power and concentration of Grand Cru Pinot Noir beautifully integrated with the brioche richness and toasted complexity of extended lees aging.

Palate:
Full-bodied and robust with remarkable depth and concentration.
Expect layers of:

• ripe orchard fruits, candied citrus and vanilla
• gingerbread, roasted coffee and toasted nuts
• caramelised fruits and subtle smokiness
• exceptional structure delivering extraordinary tension, balance and length

The wine delivers Pinot Noir power with prestige cuvée elegance, combining Pol Roger's celebrated winemaking with Grand Cru and Premier Cru terroir and the extended lees aging that defines great Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill.

Finish:
Exceptionally long and memorable with lingering caramelised fruits, toasted nuts and a touch of smokiness — a finish worthy of its namesake.

Critical Acclaim

99pts – Wine Enthusiast

98pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2018
• Blend: Predominantly Pinot Noir with Chardonnay
• Vineyards: Grand Cru and Premier Cru
• Region: Champagne, France
• Producer: Pol Roger
• Style: Prestige cuvée, extended lees aging
• Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2045+ (will develop extraordinary complexity with age)

Food Pairings

• Roasted game — pheasant, partridge or grouse
• Aged and washed-rind cheeses
• Black truffle dishes
• Foie gras
• Lobster and rich seafood
• As a contemplative wine on its own

Why We Love It

This is one of the most iconic and storied prestige cuvées in all of Champagne — a tribute to one of history's greatest leaders and one of Champagne's most devoted admirers. 99 points Wine Enthusiast, 98 points Halliday.
At $540 (on sale from $565), it delivers dual international critical acclaim and a Champagne experience of extraordinary depth, power and complexity.

"My tastes are simple: I am easily satisfied with the best."
— Winston Churchill