Pol Roger Brut Rosé 1988 - Champagne - Case

Pol Roger Brut Rosé 1988 - The Inaccessible Star of Épernay

World Exclusive: This bottle of Pol Roger Rosé 1988 is, to our knowledge, the only example currently available for sale in such pristine condition. Accompanied by its original case, it represents the pinnacle of collectible Champagne.

1988: The Vintage of the Purists

In the legendary 1988-1989-1990 trilogy, the 1988 vintage holds a special place. It is the year of structure, vibrant acidity, and seemingly endless aging potential. For experts, it is the vintage that best expresses the nobility of the Champagne terroir. In its Rosé version, this tension allows the wine to retain a brilliant freshness even after nearly 40 years of cellaring.

Pol Roger's Expertise in Rosé

Pol Roger Rosé is made using the blending method, with approximately 15% red wine from the finest Pinot Noir grapes of the Montagne de Reims (Bouzy and Ambonnay). This 1988 vintage is a testament to a time when the house produced rosés of exceptional vinous depth, capable of rivaling the great wines of Burgundy.

Tasting Notes: A Sensory Spectacle

• Color: An old rose with onion skin and amber highlights, with a magnificent shine.
• Nose: A stunning complexity. Notes of candied wild strawberries, sweet spices, dried flowers, and a touch of fine leather. The evolution is absolutely refined.
• Palate: An impressive structure. The attack is lively, the bubbles have become a creamy, almost melted texture. The finish is endless, marked by a noble vinosity and a persistent saline freshness.

A "Cellar Exit" Condition

This bottle is a time anomaly. Not only is the fill level perfect and the color brilliant, but the label and capsule are like new. The real treasure lies in its original case, also in exceptional condition, having protected the bottle from light and any handling for decades.

WUAT's Opinion

Owning this bottle is owning a piece of Champagne history. It's a centerpiece for any serious collector or for celebrating a memorable event from 1988. A unique opportunity to taste Pol Roger's "perfect Rosé."