Roederer Estate is the American offshoot of France's Champagne Louis Roederer. Jean-Claude Rouzaud, the current caretaker of this fifth-generation, family-owned winery, long wanted to find property in the USA with the terroir suitable for sparkling wine made in the Roederer style; his years-long search culminated in the discovery and acquisition of land in Mendocino County's Anderson Valley.

The Anderson Valley Estate Brut is made with approximately 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir; French oak-aged wines from past reserve vintages are added each year to add depth and complexity. Unlike many other estates, Roederer eschews the purchase of fruit from other properties, using grapes exclusively from their own vineyards to ensure that only juice of the highest quality makes it into their final blends. The wine is lees-aged for two years and displays heady aromas and flavors of apples, pears, hazelnuts, and baking spices, with a touch of brioche.

Check out the press!
93 Points, #20 Top 100 of '24 - Wine Spectator:
"Dynamic yet sleekly elegant, with rich strawberry and apple flavors that are accented by spiced cinnamon and yeast roll as this dances toward the vibrant finish. Chardonnay and pinot noir. Drink now through 2026. 85,000 cases made.” (12/24)

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 12.5%
Farming Practices: Sustainable, focusing on low intervention and biodiversity. Roederer Estate employs organic compost, cover cropping, and hand-harvesting to maintain vineyard health and quality.
Producer Name: Roederer Estate
Old World / New World: New World
Country of Origin: USA
Region: Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California
Grape Varietals: Primarily Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Vintage: Non-vintage (multi-vintage blend)
Wine Style: Brut (dry sparkling)
Winemaking Techniques: Traditional méthode champenoise, with extended lees aging to enhance complexity and create a fine mousse
Pack Size: 750 ml
Container Style: Bottle
Closure Style: Cork