The Pol Roger champagne house was founded in 1849 in Aÿ and moved to Epernay two years later. The brand quickly became known internationally, especially on the British and US markets. As a matter of interest, Winston Churchill even described Pol Roger as the most delectable address in the world! A cuvée in his name was launched in 1975. The property owns 92 hectares of vineyard planted between the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs and Marne Valley. It selects its external grape supplies meticulously. When it comes to volumes, this champagne house, which is still family run and independent, is one of the "small" top houses. It is also one of the few producers to still riddle its bottles by hand. The champagnes are precise, consistent and of a very high quality, with a remarkable vinosity, depth and rounded character. They are often matured in cellars at the house for a long period and can be aged for many years.

The Rich cuvée from Pol Roger is a demi-sec, meaning that a dosage of wine a cane sugar is added during vinification. This isn’t a sweet wine, though, as the dosage is 35g/L, less than the usual 50g/L for a sweet champagne. The region’s three, traditional grape varieties are included in equal parts: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The wines are blended and matured for at least 3 years in the property’s cellars, the deepest in Epernay. It has a deep, yellow colour, with tiny bubbles. Its generous nose brings together notes of dried fruit and oak, with these carrying through to the palate.