{"product_id":"pol-roger-brut-vintage-2016-1-5l","title":"Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2016 1.5L","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"464\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePol 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Citrus and white fruit\u003cbr\u003eAromas of lemon zest, green apple, and white peach with light pastry notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Focused and balanced\u003cbr\u003eCrisp citrus and orchard fruit layered over a fine mousse, supported by mineral tension and fresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Clean and persistent\u003cbr\u003eLong, precise finish with subtle savoury complexity and chalky length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e“A precise and elegant vintage with citrus freshness and fine, persistent bubbles.” - \u003c\/em\u003eJames Suckling, 94 Points, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003e“Well balanced with depth and texture, showing restrained brioche and mineral length.” - \u003c\/em\u003e Decanter, 93 Points, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e“Fresh and structured, with clarity of fruit and a long, refined finish.” - \u003c\/em\u003eWine Spectator, 93 Points, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle – Vintage Champagne\u003cbr data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003eVarietal – Pinot Noir, Chardonnay\u003cbr data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003eCountry – France\u003cbr data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eRegion – Champagne\u003cbr data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003eVintage – 2016\u003cbr data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eBottle Size – 1.5L\u003cbr data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eABV – 12.5%\u003cbr data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eClosure – Cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pol Roger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42656257245271,"sku":"PR-BRUT-16-1.5L","price":399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/abdcc9d4-9bac-441d-9911-62abc424b33d.jpg?v=1775085819","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/pol-roger-brut-vintage-2016-1-5l","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}