Pol Roger, Brut Vintage, 2019
The wine is crystalline, fresh, detailed, lifted and very pure, redolent with red apple compote, lemon sherbet and quince. The mid palate is awash with redcurrants, sweet peach and luscious greengage plum. There is lovely weight and texture to the wine which has a chalky, saline, mineral drive, ginger spice and beautifully linear focus. It finishes with flaky apple strudel, frangipane and toasted almonds.
critic reviews
The 2019 Brut Vintage is soft, open-knit and very approachable. A Champagne of inner strength, the 2019 comes across as a bit closed today, which is surprising given the style of the vintage. Soft curves and silky contours add to the wine's considerable appeal. Floral and orchard fruit overtones linger. I have a feeling there is more here. This is rather quiet today.