Highly recommended Champagne Pol Roger - Brut Réserve, France

Grapes: 30% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier.

Winston Churchill's favorite and poured by the Queen at Buckingham Palace; what's not to love!? We think this is one of the best balanced Champagne's out there.

On the nose there's white fruits, and floral acacia with vanilla and brioche. Dynamic on the palate, the wine balances freshness and structure with flavors of cooked fruit (quince jelly, apricot jam) and acacia honey. The long-lasting finish, composed of both fruity (candied orange peel, tangerine...) and spicy notes (cardamom, anis) is outstanding.

Robert Parker: 92 points