Made in limited quantity, the 1999 Brut Vintage follows the traditional Pol Roger formula of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from up to 20 Grand and Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims, the Grand Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. The musts underwent 2 cold settlings before fermentation in stainless steel to preserve the fruit characteristics of the wine. The wine was then blended and transferred to bottle for its second fermentation and aging in the cellars. Intense gold with persistent fine mousse. The nose opens with floral rose notes and warms to toasted brioche. The mouth is full and fresh with spicy floral notes (wallflower or nasturtium), underpinned with candied yellow fruit. The finish is long and dry. This is a classy mid-term vintage from Pol Roger that will continue to improve for at least 5 years in bottle and in magnum for 10-12 years. Typically this has the power to match fine dining and would work well with lobster or other crustaceans as well as rich or pungent or spicy dishes.

Classic richness and toasty notes just dominated by pinot noir's spice and savoury aromas. The palate has yellow fruit flavours, fresh acid attack and a finely beaded texture.
Nick Stock, Gourmet Traveller WINE (Aus), December/January 2010

Pol Roger Brut 1999: This is very youthful, with some residual sweet toffee and mallow aromas with just a faint trace of sulphur. Very softly composed palate, although it shows a good depth and substance in the middle. A nice frame, with sweet and smoky fruit, and good character on the finish. When this wine integrates it will be very good. From the 2008 annual Champagne tasting. 17+/20 (March 2008) The Wine Doctor

Christian Pol Roger himself visited Sydney to launch the latest vintage release from the fabled Champagne house.  It is a traditional pinot noir/ chardonnay blend; fleshy but delicate, fruity but elegant.  As always from Pol Roger, this is a simply sensational bubbly that is drinking magnificently.  It is a charming wine in the very best sense of the word and the perfect wine for celebrating one of life’s landmarks.” Winsor Dobbin, C!ao Magazine (AUS)

An outstanding vintage from a house so popular in Australia. A delicate style with intense yeasty flavours and brioche, roast nuts and apple notes. Velvety texture, mid-palate creaminess, impeccable balance and crisp, natural acidity to finish. Peter Forrestal

Aromas of bread, apple and Turkish delight fill this Champagne, which has great complexity and is fresh and zingy with a dry finish. Panel Tasting, National Liquor News