Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2016 1.5L

Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2016 1.5L is a classic Champagne blend of equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, sourced from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards across the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs in France. The magnum format supports slower maturation, allowing the wine to develop greater complexity while preserving the house’s hallmark balance and fine mousse.

The 2016 vintage in Champagne was shaped by a challenging growing season, marked by frost and mildew early, followed by a warm, dry summer that restored ripening conditions. Careful vineyard selection was essential, resulting in fruit of concentration and freshness. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel to retain varietal clarity, with the wine then matured extensively on lees in Pol Roger’s deep chalk cellars beneath Épernay. These cool, stable conditions slow the ageing process, refining texture and integrating layers of citrus, orchard fruit, and subtle brioche. As with all vintage cuvées, each bottle is riddled by hand, maintaining a traditional approach central to the house style.

In magnum, the 2016 vintage offers a long cellaring horizon, with an ideal drinking window of 10 to 20 years from vintage. Its structure and freshness make it well suited to the table, pairing confidently with oysters, grilled lobster, or roast poultry.