Champagne Pol Roger Brut Reserve NV Sub-region_Medoc There's still some tannic structure

There's still some tannic structure however after ageing in oak foudres followed by ex-Bordeaux barrels

a portion fermented in new oak barrels to give extra richness and complexity

Nicolas Robin and his wife Alexandra own prestigious properties in St Emilion and Pomerol but also this charming estate in Côtes de Castillon with 28 hectares of vines farmed largely organically

something of a bargain as the fruit is all sourced from Puligny

You probably wouldn't expect it to be an inexpensive dry Pedro Ximenez (the grape variety best known for its exceptionally sweet and concentrated fortified versions made in Spain's Jerez) from the east of Mendoza and made by one of Argentina's top producers of Malbec and Cabernet Franc

Champagne Pol Roger Brut Reserve NV Sub-region_Medoc There's still some tannic structureThis renowned Champagne house, still family owned and based in the town of Epernay with notably deep cellars, is known for its rich and full flavoured but extremely elegant wines, famously a favourite of Sir Winston Churchill (after whom their prestige cuve is named). The non vintage white label is a blend of equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier (with a high proportion of aged reserve wines) and combines fresh, lively fruit with more