{"product_id":"pol-roger-sir-winston-churchill-2018-champagne","title":"Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 2018 Brut Champagne — Vintage Prestige Cuvée, Épernay","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Churchill Navy: #002366 | Prestige Gold: #d4af37 | Champagne Chalk: #fdf5e6 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #002366; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box: Gradient representing the deep lees aging and Pinot Noir weight *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #001133 0%, #111 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #002366; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #d4af37; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE STATESMAN’S TRIBUTE --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ePol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 2018\u003c\/span\u003e is the prestige vintage cuvée released in honor of the legendary British statesman and the house’s most loyal patron. Churchill’s exclusive preference for Pol Roger spanned from 1908 until his death in 1965; this tribute cuvée was first created in 1975 with the family's permission. As a Pinot Noir-dominant masterpiece, it preserves Churchill’s own stylistic preference for structural weight and aging potential, chiseled from the oldest Grand Cru parcels in the Pol Roger estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE PINOT-DOMINANT DISTINCTION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Prestige Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eCompositionally distinct from Chardonnay-focused prestige Champagnes, the Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is defined by the power and persistence of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Dominance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically composed of 65-75% Pinot Noir, providing the structural weight preferred by Churchill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru Sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced exclusively from confidential, high-pedigree Grand Cru parcels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged for approximately six years on the lees in the family cellars in Épernay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2018 Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e An ideal growing season that produced wines of exceptional ripeness, concentration, and structural integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe white fruit, brioche, and developed mineral. Developing layers of hazelnut, citrus zest, and honey emerge alongside soft pastry and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied with substantial textural elegance. A front of ripe white fruit and brioche transitions into mid-palate notes of developed mineral, almond cream, and refined acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sublimely long. A signature closing of lingering mineral and ripe fruit with a persistent developed-pastry character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#d4af37;\"\u003eThe Collector Vertical\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePol Roger only declares vintages for this prestige cuvée five to seven times per decade. Its Pinot-dominant architecture creates a structural profile that distinguishes it from rivals like Dom Pérignon or Cristal, making it a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d4af37; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the Pol Roger family legacy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChampagne Pol Roger (Épernay, France)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrestige Vintage Cuvée Champagne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinot Noir-dominant (~65-75%) + Chardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfidential Grand Cru Parcels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eÉlevage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel + selective oak; ~6 years on lees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2027 – 2050+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCuvée Sir Winston Churchill is structurally significant as one of the few prestige Champagnes that remains under family ownership. Distribution is strictly allocation-controlled. Bottles offered here are verified for pristine label integrity and original packaging. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability for any world-class cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound decadal integration and allows the mineral structure to bloom, enjoy this wine \u003cstrong\u003eserved at 47-50°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. Utilize a \u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy glass or wide Champagne tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e to maximize aromatic depth. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003ecaviar, oysters, lobster, or white truffle preparations\u003c\/strong\u003e. While it drinks beautifully upon release, it will reward 10–25+ years of cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 2018\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Pol_Roger_Churchill_2018.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"The 2018 prestige cuvée from Pol Roger, released in honor of Sir Winston Churchill. 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