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Roederer Estate L’Ermitage 2019
Vintage
2019
Region
Anderson Valley, California
Country
United States
Style
Sparkling
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
ABV
12.5%
Dietary
-
Sustainability
Biodynamic Viticulture, Organic Viticulture
Roederer Estate
Roederer Estate is a California sparkling wine producer in Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, founded in 1982 by Champagne Louis Roederer. Known for estate-grown méthode traditionnelle wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, Roederer Estate produces Quartet Brut, Quartet Rosé, L’Ermitage and L’Ermitage Rosé from its own vineyards in this cool, fog-influenced region. For the UK wine trade, Roederer Estate offers a premium California sparkling wine proposition rooted in Louis Roederer’s Champagne heritage, full estate control and the distinctive freshness of Anderson Valley.
Read MoreVinification
For over four decades, we have neem dedicated to crafting the finest California sparkling wines that reflect our estate home in Anderson Valley, Mendocino. Respecting our French origins, we adhere to the traditional method used by our winemaking family for over 250 years. This prestige vintage Brut is made exclusively from 100% estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Created only in exceptional years, this meticulously crafted methode traditionnelle sparkling wine highlights the region’s ideal climate of warm days and fog-cooled nights.
2019
The 2019 vintage in Anderson Valley was more balanced than the cooler, higher-acid 2018 season. Rainfall was abundant until late May, while spring frost pressure remained limited. Moderate temperatures, warmer than 2018 but without excessive heat, supported a healthy crop in both quality and volume. Larger berry size encouraged good juice yield, lower acidity and a broad range of base wines for blending, giving the winemaking team a strong palette from which to select the final L?Ermitage cuv?e.
Tasting Note
The 2019 L?Ermitage opens with refined aromas of quince paste, pear and light pastry crust. The palate is bright and finely textured, combining freshness with a creamy mid-palate and polished depth. Pear skin, subtle bakery notes and a measured richness carry through with elegance, while the lower dosage keeps the profile precise and composed. The finish is mouth-watering, even and persistent, with a smooth texture that reflects the balanced character of the 2019 vintage.
Food Pairing
Pair with seared scallops, smoked salmon blinis, roast chicken with bread sauce, turbot with beurre blanc, Comt?, or a refined mushroom and truffle risotto.
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