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• Score: 92 Points

  Snooth Editorials Author: Gregory Dal Piaz
  Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2013

  "Complex on the nose with layers of blanched and raw nuts, white mushroom, grass, pineapple, lime and almond nougat with a hint of flintiness. A little sweet one entry, this is rich and creamy with a lovely lushness to it and early apricot fruit. The acidity pops on the back end, bringing the pineapple and lemon fruit flavors to the fore. The finish is subtle and long, spicy with a tangy minerality. I like this very much."

  Grade: Top 10 Sparkling Wines of the Holiday Season
• Cosmopolitan Magazine Author: Alyssa Vitrano
  Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2013

  "If you want to get all royal about it, William and Kate served Pol Roger NV Brut Rserve ($50) at their wedding (it's one of six Champagnes that have a Royal Warrant). Wonder if they'll pop some more when the royal tyke arrives!"

• Nick on Wine Author: Nick Passmore
  Date: Monday, December 17, 2012

  "Pol Roger is everything I look for in a bottle of non-vintage fizz. Its light and fresh while still offering real substance. There are pretty floral elements, and its not so acidicly dry that it makes your mouth pucker, as do many NV champagnes.
  In fact, it is the perfect aperitif champagne, and worked especially well with the canaps of smoked salmon, sour cream and caviar. A great way to kick of a party!"

  Grade: Wine of the Week!
• The Black Dress Traveler Author: Wanda Mann
  Date: Friday, December 14, 2012

  "Is it really a proper celebration without Champagne? This is the season to enjoy really beautiful bubbly and Pol Roger is one of my favorites. Founded in 1849, Pol Roger is one of only a few Grande Marque Champagne houses that remains family owned and operated. Subtle notes of citrus with hints of pear and a mellow minerality make this a perfect pairing with caviar. A truly elegant Champagne, Pol Roger was a favorite of Winston Churchill's and was served at the Royal Wedding of Kate and Will."

  Grade: Dresses, Drinks & Drama: Get Glam for the Holidays

• Score: 91 Points

  International Wine Cellar Author: Josh Raynolds
  Date: Friday, December 14, 2012

  "Light, bright gold. Displays aromas and flavors of orange, pear skin. honey and brioche, with a spicy overtone. Sappy and expansive, with excellent finishing power and lingering floral and smoke notes."

• Food & Wine Author: Ray Isle
  Date: Monday, December 10, 2012

  "This tte-de-cuve Champagne is luscious and intense, with dried-apricot, brioche and honey notes."

  Grade: "50 Wines You Can Always Trust"

• Score: 90 Points

  Wine & Spirits Author: Unlisted
  Date: Saturday, December 1, 2012

  "A powerful, ornate non vintage brut, this has bold scents of chardonnay and limestone in the aroma, layered with complex red fruit ghosting on the palate. It's fat in the middle, then retracts in the finish to a finer line. A main course Champagne to serve with rich poultry dishes, like chicken confit."

  Grade: "Year's Best", "Best Buy"
• CNN Eatocracy Author: Ray Isle
  Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2012

  "Pol Roger is one of the few that remains family-owned. Its brut reserve is a classic: fine, creamy bubbles, bracing acidity and a richness that comes from a high percentage of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in the blend."

  Grade: "Bubbles solve your Thanksgiving troubles"

• Score: 91 Points

  Burghound Author: Allen Meadows
  Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012

  "This is, not surprisingly, actually quite similar to the Pure but with just a bit more complexity and a hair more toastiness. This is also intensely effervescent with a mouth feel that is exceptionally vibrant before culminating in clean, cool, persistent and impressively refreshing finish. This is a pleasure to drink and it could be enjoyed now or held for additional development though I like the energy if offers now. A fine value."

• Wall Street Journal Author: Lettie Teague
  Date: Friday, August 17, 2012

  "This small Champagne producer, still privately held, was championed by the great Sir Winston Churchill. The Chardonnay-dominant Brut Nonvintage bottling is a perennial good value: medium-bodied, elegant and possessed of great finesse."

  Grade: Wines That Will Make You a Welcome Houseguest
• The Black Dress Traveler Author: Wanda Mann
  Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012

  "It is often said that the true quality of a Champagne house is best judged by the consistency and quality of their non-vintage wine and Pol Roger's Brut Reserve captures their house style brilliantly. Pol Roger Brut Reserve is traditionally a blend of equal parts Pinot Noir (body and depth), Pinot Meunier (freshness and vigorous fruit) and Chardonnay (elegance and finesse). Subtle notes of citrus with hints of pear and a mellow minerality make this a perfect pairing with caviar and raw oysters."

• GastroTraveling.com Author: Steve Mirsky
  Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012

  "Distinct pale gold with a very fine bead on the pour. Upon sipping, a distinct nutty sharp cheese blasts through the effervescence as it zings the palate. Limey peach with light melon undertonesdry, fruity, and complex on the finish. Great with desserts and light unspiced hors doeuvres."

• Score: 91 Points

  Wine Spectator Author: Alison Napjus
  Date: Saturday, December 31, 2011

  "Rich notes of pear pastry, toasted almond, smoke and honey are well-meshed with and balanced by fresh notes of lemon peel, quince and grated ginger, all knit with the finely tuned acidity and creamy mousse."

• The Black Dress Traveler Author: Wanda Mann
  Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011

  "Absolutely delicious. Pale gold in color, it is a balanced composition of fruit and citrus notes with bready aromas of brioche."

• Santé Author: Unlisted
  Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011

  "Floral and fresh nose, with rose petal, orange zest, toasty yeast and ripe pear aromas. Creamy mouthfill, with flavors of Meyer lemon, stone fruit, and floral notes, over subtle caramel and toasty lees. Great as a party starter and with most foods. Oyster Rockefeller."

  Grade: Exceptional- Sante Gold Star

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