Top 10 Prestigious Bottles of Champagne
No other drink on Earth can capture the romance and euphoria of a single
moment of celebration into such a tangible act as when the seal of a bottle of
champagne is broken. The cork pops, the bubbles fizz and the wine bursts out
of the bottle with the enthusiasm of lava erupting from Krakatoa. Like all
good wines, champagne possesses the depth, character and prestige to command a
special place on the dinner tables of many royals, celebrities and businessmen
in the uppermost echelons of society. Because of its unparalleled position in
the global wine market, this list focuses exclusively on sparkling wines from
the Champagne region of France, there are no Cavas, Sekts or Spumantes to be
seen here. Oh – and happy New Year! Hopefully you are able to enjoy some
delicious champagne while reading this New Year's list.
10
Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill
This very unique prestige cuvée was introduced, in 1984, by Pol Roger, in
honour of their most loyal and ardent customer, Sir Winston Churchill. From
the time he ordered his first case of the 1895 vintage, in 1908, right up
until his death, in 1965, the former British Prime minister insisted on
drinking Pol Roger champagne at every occasion. So much so, that in the time
of war, borrowing one of Napoleons slogans, he stated that "In defeat I need
it, in victory I deserve it". His love affair with the wine was further
enhanced in 1944, while attending the British Embassy's Armistice Day party in
Paris. Here he met the stunningly beautiful Odette Pol-Roger, who as Grande
dame of her family's champagne house, captivated a fascination from him
through her charm and finesse. After this meeting, she would send a case of
his favorite vintage to him every year on his birthday. In the last ten
years of his life, he managed to work his way through over 500 cases. As a
sign of respect, after his death, all Pol Roger bottles bound for the U.K.
would receive a black border around the label. This Sir Winston Churchill
cuvée has been created to reflect a personal style the great man most adored,
possessing a rich and full-bodied flavor. Usual retail price is around $215.
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