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Roederer Estate L'Ermitage Brut Anderson Valley Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2013
97 points - new release Roederer Estate's special tête de cuvée, L'Ermitage, 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 methode and adds special oak-aged reserve wines to each blend. L'Ermitage debuted with the 1989 vintage and is designed to be California's version of Roederer's "Cristal." Limited. 97 Points Wine Enthusiast "Cellar Selection": "Luxurious and layered, this nicely mature wine has a broad range of complex aromas and flavors, from fig to mushroom to butter and baking spices that ride a supple texture and linger for a long finish. The very fine bead, plush texture and a creamy richness that verges on sweetness are practically irresistible. Best through 2025." 95 Points Wine Spectator: "Extravagant, yet balanced and refined, with lush, crisp brioche, fresh ginger and spice, roasted hazelnut and Asian pear flavors that fan out on the lengthy finish. Drink now through 2020." Wine & Spirits "BEST OF THE YEAR": "Roederer Estate's Brut is reliably open and delicious, this year's cuvée bursting with concentrated apple flavor. It's clean and dry with a long delicate finish enhanced by the barrel-aged reserve wines that winemaker Arnaud Weyrich blends in. Its bold flavors and vinous texture would be great with cracked crab."
Ratings on Delectable
Sipping Fine Wine 
Founded in 1982, Roederer Estate sparkling wines reflect the cool, fog-shrouded Anderson Valley. Roederer adds oak-aged reserve wines to all their blends to create complex, dry and harmonious sparkling wines. Fine bubbles, nice firm mousse with aromas of toasty fruit, blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. On the palate flavors of ripe apple and nutty ripe pear & biscuit notes, great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with creamy nutty mineral and yeasty notes. Smooth and crisp! Nice!
Founded in 1982, Roederer Estate sparkling wines reflect the cool, fog-shrouded Anderson Valley. Roederer adds oak-aged reserve wines to all their blends to create complex, dry and harmonious sparkling wines. Fine bubbles, nice firm mousse with aromas of toasty fruit, blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. On the palate flavors of ripe apple and nutty ripe pear & biscuit notes, great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with creamy nutty mineral and yeasty notes. Smooth and crisp! Nice!
9.2Sipping Fine Wine
Tried again, aged well! Founded in 1982, Roederer Estate sparkling wines reflect the cool, fog-shrouded Anderson Valley. Roederer adds oak-aged reserve wines to all their blends to create complex, dry and harmonious sparkling wines. Fine bubbles, nice firm mousse with aromas of toasty fruit, blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. On the palate flavors of ripe apple and nutty ripe pear & biscuit notes, great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with creamy nutty mineral and yeasty notes. Smooth and crisp! Nice!
Tried again, aged well! Founded in 1982, Roederer Estate sparkling wines reflect the cool, fog-shrouded Anderson Valley. Roederer adds oak-aged reserve wines to all their blends to create complex, dry and harmonious sparkling wines. Fine bubbles, nice firm mousse with aromas of toasty fruit, blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. On the palate flavors of ripe apple and nutty ripe pear & biscuit notes, great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with creamy nutty mineral and yeasty notes. Smooth and crisp! Nice!
9.2
Andrew Lohse
Gorgeous in every way
Gorgeous in every way
9.3
Boris Mathiszik
Excellent vintage of the L’Ermitage. All previous vintages rated 92 points and higher and this one doesn’t disappoint. Minerals, crisp acidity and constrained layers of fruit and white flowers. Extra tasty today as the epitome of American Greatness has been voted out of office.
Excellent vintage of the L’Ermitage. All previous vintages rated 92 points and higher and this one doesn’t disappoint. Minerals, crisp acidity and constrained layers of fruit and white flowers. Extra tasty today as the epitome of American Greatness has been voted out of office.
9.4Cathy Corison
Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery
Blind, called nice Champagne.
Blind, called nice Champagne.
9.2
Lee Lightfoot
Great balance between toasty and ripe elements.
Great balance between toasty and ripe elements.
9.3Sipping Fine Wine
Founded in 1982, Roederer Estate sparkling wines reflect the cool, fog-shrouded Anderson Valley. Roederer adds oak-aged reserve wines to all their blends to create complex, dry and harmonious sparkling wines. Fine bubbles, nice mousse with toasty fruit aromas for this Chardonnay & Pinot Noir blend. Flavors of apple and nutty pear, biscuit notes, creamy, great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with nutty mineral notes. Smooth and crisp! Nice!
Founded in 1982, Roederer Estate sparkling wines reflect the cool, fog-shrouded Anderson Valley. Roederer adds oak-aged reserve wines to all their blends to create complex, dry and harmonious sparkling wines. Fine bubbles, nice mousse with toasty fruit aromas for this Chardonnay & Pinot Noir blend. Flavors of apple and nutty pear, biscuit notes, creamy, great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with nutty mineral notes. Smooth and crisp! Nice!
9.2
John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
Dead ringer for a Premier Cru Champs.
Dead ringer for a Premier Cru Champs.
9.2
Carlos Gonzalez
Mineral creamy almonds. 52% Chard 48%Pinot I will never turn this down.
Mineral creamy almonds. 52% Chard 48%Pinot I will never turn this down.
9.5
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