Pol Roger Brut Champagne Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 2009

98 points La Revue du Vin de France: "Let's go out on a limb and say that Winston Churchill 2009 will benefit from a few more years in the cellar. Solar, but very seductive and energetic, this cuvee shows its muscles but above all gives the feeling of still holding much in reserve. (2021)"

97 points and 'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "As always, this Pinot Noir-dominated Champagne is a great wine. In this vintage, it is fuller than usual, perhaps less structured—a true reflection of the vintage. Like all releases of this cuvée, the wine will age magnificently. Drink now or hold for at least 10 years to get full maturity. Alcohol 12.5%. (Dec 2020)"

96 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide (2023).

96 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "A few years after its disgorgment now, the 2009 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill has digested its dosage and is beginning to offer up real complexity. Mingling aromas of freshly baked bread, honeycomb, crisp peach, pear and subtle hints of dried fruits, it's medium to full-bodied, sapid and vinous, with bright acids, a pearly mousse and a long, saline finish. Exhibiting more structure than was apparent on release, this has always been a very approachable Churchill, yet it is really benefiting from age. Drink: 2022-2040. (3/9/23)"

95 points Wine Spectator: "[$300 list] A seamless Champagne, lithe with fresh, finely knit acidity, and showing beautiful integration, with a rich vein of smoky minerality underscoring flavors of black cherry, toast, preserved lemon and pickled ginger. There's power and focus here, but this bubbly highlights the grace and accessibility that 2009 can offer even on release. Drink now through 2034. (9/2/20)"

94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2009 Brut Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is a heady, explosive Champagne. Ample and deep, the Churchill is so expressive today. Apricot, tangerine oil, mint, baked apple tart and spice all flesh out. I would give the 2009 at least a year or two in bottle, as it is a bit tight at this stage. Even so, time in the glass brings out a feeling of raw power that is impossible to miss. Drink: 2022-2039. (Nov 2020)"