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2012 Champagne Pol Roger, Brut
HoldWell stockedWilliam Kelley 94/100
With a traditional blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay this offers all of the fine citrus/floral elegance that Pol is celebrated for, combined with extra depth and richness provided by the Pinot. Champagne lovers have been blessed with a string of superb vintages of late. 2002 and 2008 are well documented greats and 2012 is next in line to fight it out as the best vintage of the century (so far). It is a year that has been talked about in hushed tones for many years, even whilst the 2008s were being released to high acclaim many in Champagne were heaping praise on 2012, as if to say ‘yo
Colour / grapeWhite · Chardonnay
RegionChampagne, France
Drink window2022–2039
2022Hold2039
Best withPork, Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), Shellfish, Mild and soft cheese
Critics
William Kelley
94/100
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Vivino community
4.3/5
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Wine-Searcher aggregate (14 critics)
93/100
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