Pol Roger
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maison Pol Roger located and in what area of Champagne does it produce?
Pol Roger is based in Épernay, in the heart of Champagne, France. The maison has historically directed its production toward a dry Champagne style, designed from the outset to suit the tastes of its main market at the time, the United Kingdom.
Who founded Maison Pol Roger?
The maison was born in 1849, when founder Pol Roger made his first wine sale to a merchant in Aÿ. It has remained an independent, family-run business ever since, oriented from the start toward an elegant, dry Champagne style.
Why is Maison Pol Roger linked to Winston Churchill?
In 1944 Winston Churchill met Odette Pol Roger at a lunch in Paris, over a bottle of the 1928 Vintage, and a friendship began that led the statesman to visit the maison as many as 44 times, calling it 'the most drinkable address in the world'. A decade after his death, in 1975, the maison created the Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, still produced today.
Where can you buy Maison Pol Roger wines in Italy?
Since 2015 the official distribution of Pol Roger in Italy has been handled by Compagnia del Vino, which oversees its import and sale through wine shops and specialist retailers such as Enoteca di Piazza.
