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Correct pronunciation of "Pol Roger"?

Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 4:35 pm
by Guest - Confused
Over the past 3 days I have heard 4 versions of this marque from knowledgeable retailers and wine buffs. So, is it:

(1) Pol Roj-jheer

(2) Pol Roj-jay

(3) Pol Roj-jerr

(4) Pol Roj-uh?

Ta.

Re: Correct pronunciation of "Pol Roger"?

Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 4:40 pm
by Gavin Trott
Guest - Confused wrote:Over the past 3 days I have heard 4 versions of this marque from knowledgeable retailers and wine buffs. So, is it:

(1) Pol Roj-jheer

(2) Pol Roj-jay

(3) Pol Roj-jerr

(4) Pol Roj-uh?

Ta.


Right or wrong I say 2)

Pol Roj ay

Actually, have a 1996 Pol Roj ayyy chilling down for New Years!

Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 7:01 pm
by Mishy
#2

Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 7:14 pm
by Rob
If you pronunce it the English way then it is #3, but the correct French pronunciation is #2.

Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 7:56 pm
by Craig(NZ).
Isnt it Powl woger possums?

Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:51 pm
by David Lole
Craig(NZ). wrote:Isnt it Powl woger possums?


Some people never change! :lol:

And No. 3 for me (my french has never been the best).

Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2004 2:22 am
by Mike Hawkins
I know a bloke in France - Roger - who pronounces his first name in line with option 1.

Mike