Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2016 in gift box is a razor‑sharp yet beautifully creamy all‑Chardonnay Champagne from top Côte des Blancs grands crus, the sort of bottle that turns any dinner into an occasion. It shimmers in the glass with crystal‑clear colour, fine bubbles and that classic Pol Roger poise.polroger+3

Aromas are initially discreet then unfold into wet chalk and flint, white flowers, yellow cherry and dried nuts, followed by citrus zest, exotic fruit and a touch of cocoa butter and brioche. The palate is crisp and incisive, with delicate, almost crunchy texture, pronounced chalky minerality, lemon and orange zest and subtle toast, finishing long, saline and mouth‑watering.premiumgrandscrus+3

Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2016 is brilliant with oysters, scallops, sashimi, lobster or roast chicken with lemon, and it also flatters fine hard cheeses. It’s already superb but carries serious cellaring potential.