Roederer Estate Brut
Non-Vintage from North Coast, California
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winemaker's notes:
Roederer Estate Brut, the first California sparkling wine produced by Champagne Louis Roederer, builds upon a 200-year tradition of fine winemaking that has made Roederer champagne among the most sought-after in the world.
Roederer's winemaking style is based on two elements: ownership of its own vineyards and the addition of oak-aged reserve wines to each year's blend or
cuvée. All the grapes for the Anderson Valley wines are grown on the
Estate. Each year, the winemaker selects a portion of the best wines for
aging in Center of France oak casks. Aged from one to three years, wines
from this reserve cellar are added to the blend, creating a multi-vintage
cuvée in the traditional Roederer style, known for its body, finesse and
depth of flavor.
The Roederer Estate Brut debuted in October 1988, and has since established
its reputation as one of California's premier sparklers, remaining true to
the heritage of excellence and style of its French forebears.
alcohol by volume:
12.0%
critical acclaim:
"Baked apple and toast aromas with a hint of vanilla. Very lively mouth-feel with croissant, honey and orange zest flavors. Crisp acidity reflects a tart, youthful finish."
92 Points
The Wine News
"Sleek and impeccably focused and balanced, with floral apple, cinnamon and anise aromas and crisp yet supple lemon tart, cherry and spicy hazelnut flavors."
91 Points
Wine Spectator
"This blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir is one of the best sparkling wines you'll find at this price. It's stylishly dry and fancy, with yeasty lime, strawberry and vanilla flavors. Editors' Choice. "
91 Points
Wine Enthusiast
"This estate-grown blend of chardonnay and pinot noir gains added richness from oak-aged reserve wines. The reserves broaden the texture, contributing almond tones to the clean, fresh apple and pear flavors. A festive aperitif, this delivers far beyond its price."
91 Points
Wine & Spirits
"Dollar for dollar, Roederer Estate ranks among California's best sparkling wines, and, if not an extravagant wine or one that competes with those that have had years and years en tirage, this one is a composed, keenly balanced and entirely classy effort. Its subtle yeasty complexities and its fine, wonderfully persistent mousse are uncommon at the price, and, while a complete and thoroughly enjoyable wine at the moment, it is one that should last and last in the cellar."
90 Points
Connoisseurs' Guide
User Reviews The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
In a blind test, friends could not pick the Domestic from the Imported
I find Roederer's Estate Brute to be the perfect intersection of taste and value in a sparkling wine. It is crisp with citrus, apple and berry aromas and flavors with a fine body. Though not as nutty and yeasty as many Champagnes it has a hint of those elements. It is marvelous alone or with appropriate foods. You definitely need to keep this around.
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