N.V. Pol Roger Brut Reserve

The current release of Pol Roger`s NV Brut Reserve is quite dramatic, bursting with aromas of mandarin oil, honeycomb, elderflower, fresh bread and musky peach. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, it`s generous and textural, with a rich core of fruit, lively acids and a pillowy mousse. 92 points

Half-bottle. Crab apple and lemon rind with doughy yeastiness. Finely frothy, long and saline to finish, with enough dosage to give weight and balance. Toasty aftertaste. Benefits from early maturity, thanks to the half-bottle? Certainly in prime condition for drinking now. 17 points