POL ROGER

Interesting, putty nose – very distinctive. And this doesn’t seem particularly sweet, perhaps because there is so much else going on. Well done! Rating: 16 Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (Jul 2019)

Pol Roger’s white label is always elegant; now it is also glittering. The house has been increasing its vineyard sites in prime areas and is now 50 per cent self-sufficient in grapes. A blend of all three champagne grapes. Victoria Moore, The Daily Telegraph (Nov 2016)

Fortunately this ultra-stylish NV Brut Champagne from Pol Roger is widely available, so it's worth looking out for current special offers for a fizz that's consistently one of the best non-vintage cuvées around, here showing a fine nose of subtle biscuity richness and a precision of pure ripe fruit enveloped in a finely textured mousse that subtly implodes on the tongue and hangs on in there for a long, stylish dry finish. Rating: 92 The Wine Gang - www.thewinegang.com (Jun 2016)

A complex array of red berry fruits, citrus and peach aromas with a flinty, almost smoky edge here too. The palate's big on flavor, quiet fleshy and full of impact. Fresh peach and nectarine flavors lead, ahead of citrus and more savory chalky and nutty flavors to close. Rating: 91 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Jul 2015)

Renowned for its gorgeously creamy, white flowers and candied fruit-stashed style, this family owned champagne was once only reserved for Great Britain. Jane MacQuitty, The Times (Dec 2014)

33% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay and 33% Pinot Meunier, The Brut Réserve blend is traditionally composed from around 30 still base wines, from different vineyard sites. The base wine for this blend is from 2008 with reserve wine from 2007 and 2006. Clarification of the must was at 8°C. The second fermentation took place in cellars beneath Épernay at 9°C. All hand-riddled, the youngest component will have a minimum age of 3 years.Richard Hemming MW - www.JancisRobinson.com

Delicious biscuit and autumn fruit character – seems a bit sweeter than in the past? Developing, oxidative notes on the nose, but nothing worrying. Exemplary stuff. Rating: 17 Richard Hemming MW - www.JancisRobinson.com

There is better depth here compared to either the Rich or the Pure cuvées with most emphasis on yeast nuances along with floral, citrus and pear that complement the round, delicious and layered flavors that are drier than the Rich but this is not an especially dry effort. As also noted with the Rich, this will best suit those who prefer something that is not aggressively crisp or dry. Rating: 89 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com

Tasting note not provided. Rating: 88 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Jul 2008)

Very pale, bright color. Knockout nose of lemon, orange blossom, chalk, minerals and flowers offers great lift; pristine and vibrant. Wonderfully ripe, pure and perfumed in the mouth, with penetrating, sappy acidity contributing to the impression of structure and cut. Very intense lemon, lime, mineral and floral flavors complicated by an exotic suggestion of guava. A classic 1996 in its combination of full ripeness and bracing acidity. Palate-staining, very ripe aftertaste. This will be even better for a few years of additional bottle aging. Rating: 94 Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Nov 2003)

Fresh, stony aromas of lime, lemon, quinine, mint and fresh herbs, with a creamy hint of brioche. Big, rich and chewy with extract; apple and pear flavors offer enticing sweetness. Tactile and young Champagne that offers a rare combination of fat and elegance. Rating: 91 Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Nov 2002)

Aromas of fresh apple, ginger and cinnamon. Fat, frothy and round, with rather gentle acidity. Initially broad but not especially filled in, this wine seemed to gain in structure and density as it opened in the glass. Intriguing toasty nuance. Slightly skinny on the back end. Rating: 88 Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Nov 2000)

Bright, lightly leesy aromas of fresh apples, minerals and spices. Fresh, spicy and intensely flavored, but quite austere, almost metallic and not yet demonstrating much personality. But firm, bright and fresh, finishing with good grip. This wine came with an excellent reputation, but I preferred both Pol Roger Rose and Blanc de Chardonnay from this superb vintage. Rating: 88 Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Nov 1999)