Expect green apple, lemon, brioche, almond, and a touch of toast with a fine, persistent mousse, light-to-medium body, and bright acidity. The Anderson Valley's cool maritime climate gives the wine notable freshness and structure.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend (traditional Champagne-style cuvée)
- Region
- USA / California / Mendocino County / Anderson Valley
- Body
- Light to Medium
- Style
- dry sparkling, traditional method, balanced, food-friendly
The producer
Roederer Estate is the California outpost of Champagne Louis Roederer (the Reims producer of Cristal), founded in 1982 in Anderson Valley. The estate is widely regarded as one of the top traditional-method sparkling producers in California, applying Champagne winemaking practices to cool-climate Anderson Valley fruit.
What critics say
Roederer Estate's sparkling wines consistently receive strong reviews and are often cited as the benchmark for California traditional-method sparkling at its price point.
Pairing
Raw oysters, fried calamari, smoked salmon