Producer | Roederer Estate |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Subregion | Anderson Valley AVA |
Varietal | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
Vintage | 2013 |
Sku | U1004509 |
Size | 750ml |
A panoply of subtle aromas and delicate flavors wrapped in a silky, slightly crisp texture give this medium-bodied wine a great sense of elegance. Fresh ginger, biscuits, toasted almonds, and mild cherry nuances fill the palate. Best through 2025. —J.G.
The 2013 L’Ermitage Brut is the current release of L’Ermitage and was disgorged in June of 2019. 2013 was the beginning of a long period of drought, and winemaker Arnaud Weyrich feels that it brings this vintage “concentration, phenolics and texture — this wine has body.” The nose is open and inviting, golden apples mingling with toast, mushrooms, honey, and crushed stone. The medium-bodied palate, with eight grams per liter dosage, has pure fruits tactfully accented by earthy, toasty notes. It’s energetic but rounded, supported by a finely beaded mousse, and it finishes long and layered. —E.B.