Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015

A strong effort in a less-acclaimed vintage, Pol Roger's newly released 2015 Cuv?e Sir Winston Churchill opens in the glass with aromas of confit citrus, ripe orchard fruits and dried white flowers mingled with hints of honeycomb, freshly baked bread and anise. Medium to full-bodied, vinous and concentrated, with bright acids, chalky structuring extract and a pinpoint mousse, this inherently rather rich, gastronomic Champagne is quite tightly wound out of the gates and will reward a bit of bottle age. Stylistically, it is somewhat reminiscent of a modern-day version of the 1985. Score: 94+ Drink Date: 2025 ? 2045, March 10 2023,  The Wine Advocate, William Kelly

Blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from grand cru vineyards.

Deep golden straw colour. Full-bodied, meaty nose with lots of impact. Lovely, filigree mousse ? very well judged for its impact on the palate. Flavours reach every bit of the palate. Quite a charmer! Definitely already approachable ? in fact it tastes as though it would already have been pretty nice last year! A fine, succulent representative of this dry, ripe year. Pretty gorgeous actually. Maybe it won't be the longest-lasting Churchill but it's hugely satisfying now. Score: 18/20, March 2023, Jancisrobinson.com, Jancis Robinson