The last time I tried the 2004 Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs it was still quite tight and buttoned up behind its girdle of acidity. I decided to let my bottles rest for a few more years in the cellar before investigating, and...
The last time I tried the 2004 Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs it was still quite tight and buttoned up behind its girdle of acidity. I decided to let my bottles rest for a few more years in the cellar before investigating, and this first bottle out of that cache is starting to blossom nicely, but is probably still three years out from its true plateau of maturity. The bouquet wafts from the glass in a still youthful and lovely blend of pear, delicious apple, a delicate touch of lemon curd, crème patissière, chalky soil tones and brioche. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, racy and complex, with excellent mineral drive, pinpoint bubbles, fine focus and grip and a long, complex and vibrant finish. This is already very enjoyable to drink today, but should age long and gracefully and deserves a few more years of hibernation before having at it in earnest. (Drink between 2020-2045)