2019 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage, Brut, Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California USA

The 2019 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage Brut is the estate's prestigious tête de cuvée, produced only from exceptional vintages and exclusively from estate-grown fruit in Anderson Valley. As the California property of Champagne Louis Roederer, Roederer Estate combines French méthode traditionnelle with the distinctive character of Mendocino County. The 2019 vintage marks an important milestone as the first L'Ermitage to undergo 100% malolactic fermentation, creating an especially silky and creamy texture while maintaining remarkable freshness. A blend of 52% Chardonnay and 48% Pinot Noir, it reveals elegant layers of quince, pear, citrus, pastry, and subtle baking spice, carried by fine bubbles and a beautifully textured palate. With only 4,850 cases produced, this exceptional sparkling wine offers both finesse and impressive aging potential.