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2019 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from a distributor

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RATINGS

97James Suckling

Pretty, delicate aromas of salt, herbs and pine forest. A compelling wine that really speaks of place, with fine bubbles that coat the palate before resolving in a finish of citrus oil and resinous herbs. Very fresh, layered, vibrant and medium- to full-bodied, with some wonderful chalkiness at the end.

96Vinous / IWC

96Jeb Dunnuck

...note of richness and sweetness, kept longer on the yeast to build creaminess and texture around the fresh natural acidity...focused, nearly full-bodied, expressive wine of tremendous complexity that balances pear and apple notes with crème brûlée and brioche...

96Owen Bargreen

Wildflowers, pink grapefruit blossom and quince notes fill the nose alongside kiwi and freshly cut limes. The palate has sterling tension and racy, mouthwatering acidity, with terrific viscosity.

94Wine Spectator

Dynamic yet elegantly structured, with alluring flavors of Asian pear, baked apple, brioche, clove and nutmeg that build richness on the graceful finish.

93.4CellarTracker

PRODUCER

Roederer Estate

Roederer Estate is the California estate of Champagne Louis Roederer, one of France’s most esteemed Champagne houses. In 1982 the Rouzaud family, owners of Roederer, acquired a 580-acre estate in Anderson Valley, and the estate’s debut vintage was the 1989. Today Frédéric Rouzaud runs the and the winemaker is Arnaud Weyrich. Weyrich earned his Master of Science degree in Viticulture in Montpellier and has spent his career with Roederer, both in Champagne and in Anderson Valley. The estate makes vintage and non-vintage sparkling wines that wine writers invariably refer to as consistently well-made and appealing.

REGION

United States, California, North Coast, Mendocino County, Anderson Valley

Mendocino AVA was established in 1984 and amended in 1989. It includes numerous sub-appellations. Mendocino AVA is entirely within Mendocino County, and the AVA is known for its Mediterranean climate. Vintners successfully grow Carignan, Charbono, Grenache, Zinfandel, Petit Sirah and Syrah. In cooler parts of the region Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are also grown. Mendocino County is home to nearly 600 vineyards, and many have been certified organic for decades, thanks to the region’s famous “green and sustainable” approach to agriculture and nearly everything else. Mendocino was named for 16th century explorers, a pair of brothers whose last name was Mendoza. Winemaking, however, didn’t start until the 19th century when some would-be gold miners decided it was more profitable to make wine than to pan for gold. Italian immigrants in the late 19th century continued to establish winemaking ventures.

VINTAGE

2019 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage