NV Roederer Estate - Anderson Valley Brut

Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut

Roederer Estate’s non-vintage Brut embodies the California extension of Champagne Louis Roederer, rooted in Mendocino County’s cool, fog-kissed Anderson Valley. Since 1982, the family has farmed its own vineyards and carried over the house’s signature blend-and-reserve approach, resulting in a sparkling wine that honors tradition while expressing a distinctly West Coast character. This Brut is crafted from an estate-grown blend of roughly sixty percent Chardonnay and forty percent Pinot Noir, crafted with a cuvée-only press and a quiet, careful fermentation in stainless steel to preserve brightness and structure. Fermentation is kept lean with little to no malolactic activity, and the wine spends a minimum of two years aging on the lees, folding in ten to fifteen percent reserve wine from prior vintages to add depth without losing freshness.

• Blend: ~60% Chardonnay and ~40% Pinot Noir, all estate-grown
• Winemaking: cuvée-only pressing; stainless steel fermentation; little to no malolactic conversion
• Aging: minimum two years on the lees; includes 10–15% reserve wine from prior vintages

Aroma, texture & finish

• Nose: baked bread, toasted almond, and ripe pear, layered with citrus blossom and a hint of spice
• Palate: green apple and lemon peel meet a creamy, fine-beaded mousse
• Finish: long, dry, and mineral-driven

Food pairing and occasions

• Oysters
• Roasted poultry
• Or simply a quiet toast on its own