Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 09 Mar 23
A few years after its disgorgment now, the 2009 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill has digested its dosage and is beginning to offer up real complexity. Mingling aromas of freshly baked bread, honeycomb, crisp peach, pear and subtle hints of dried fruits, it's medium to full-bodied, sapid and vinous, with bright acids, a pearly mousse and a long, saline finish. Exhibiting more structure than was apparent on release, this has always been a very approachable Churchill, yet it is really benefiting from age.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2040
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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Nov 20
The 2009 Brut Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is a heady, explosive Champagne. Ample and deep, the Churchill is so expressive today. Apricot, tangerine oil, mint, baked apple tart and spice all flesh out. I would give the 2009 at least a year or two in bottle, as it is a bit tight at this stage. Even so, time in the glass brings out a feeling of raw power that is impossible to miss.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2039
17.5
Jancis Robinson Richard Hemming - 19 Nov 22
Magnum. Showing distinct maturity here, with really lovely cooked fruit, bread and white chocolate. Very saline and savoury, a big contrast to the 2012 which has so much richness. Toast, light body, tingly acid. A more angular style on the palate, but beautifully balanced. (RH)
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2034
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Champagne

Champagne, exclusively from France's Champagne region, is synonymous with luxury and celebration. Made primarily from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, it undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, creating its signature bubbles. Flavours range from crisp green apple and citrus to rich, toasty notes of nuts and honey. Yeast contact in the bottle contributes to pastry and brioche notes, which are a key part of good quality Champagne. Top producers include Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Krug.