Roederer Estate Brut L'Ermitage Sparkling, 750ml, California, USA
The Wine
L’Ermitage, Roederer Estate’s special Tête de Cuvée, is a sparkling wine made only in exceptional years from pre-selected, estate-grown grapes. Carrying on the tradition of Champagne Louis Roederer in France, Roederer Estate produces its sparkling wines in the traditional French méthode traditionelle and adds special oak-aged reserve wines to each blend. L’Ermitage debuted with the 1989 vintage.
Tasting notes
Fine tiny bubbles and a long lasting mousse are the usual footprints of the L’Ermitage cuvée. Aromas of hazelnut and roasted pecans opening to some clove spiciness. Vibrant acidity, with notes of Asian pear, baked green apple. Creamy mid palate and clean acid with a dry finish.
Country of Origin:
USA
Region / Appelation / AVA:
California / Mendocino County / Anderson Valley
Certification:
Organic, Biodynamic Viticulture
Blend / Dosage / Alcohol:
Vintage 2017:
Blend: 52% Chardonnay, 48% Pinot Noir. 4.9% aged reserve wine from 2014, 2012 and 2010
Dosage: Off-Dry / Brut (0-12 g/L)
ABV: 12.94%
Vintage 2019:
Blend: 52% Chardonnay, 48% Pinot Noir. 3.9% Chardonnay from vintage 2016.
Dosage: Extra-Brut (0-6 g/L)
ABV: 12.9%
Producer:
Roederer Estate
Ratings:
JamesSuckling.com (97 pts). 2015 Vintage and Top 100 Wines of USA 2022.
Vintage 2019:
100 Points / Cellar Selection
— Wine Enthusiast, Tonya Pitts, Aug. 202597 Points|
— JamesSuckling.com, Courtney Humiston, Dec. 202596 Points
— Vinous.com, Antonio Galloni, June 202595 Points
— JebDunnuck.com, Virginie Boone, February 202594 Points
— Wine Spectator, Tim Fish, February 202595 Points
— Karen MacNeil, September 202496 Points
— Decanter, Jonathan Cristaldi, Jan. 2026Food Pairing: