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About This Wine
Ratings & Reviews
Tasting Notes
ABOUT THIS WINE
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TASTING NOTES
In the fog-veiled embrace of Anderson Valley, where oceanic whispers craft a temperate dance of warm days and cool nights, Louis Roederer’s 2019 L’Ermitage Brut emerges as a sparkling triumph of artistry and terroir. Roederer Estate, an extension of Champagne Louis Roederer’s hallowed tradition, presents this tête de cuvée with the finesse that has defined its legacy. Crafted exclusively from pre-selected, estate-grown Chardonnay (52%) and Pinot Noir (48%), the 2019 vintage reflects a meticulous approach rooted in the French méthode traditionnelle, enhanced with oak-aged reserve wines for unparalleled complexity.
From the first pour, the L’Ermitage 2019 enchants with its luminous effervescence, inviting aromas of quince paste and delicate pastry crust. The palate reveals a symphony of brightness, where textured mid-palate richness intertwines with the vivacity of pear skin and a creamy, mouthwatering finish. It is a wine of profound elegance, reflecting the temperate harmony of its vintage—a season marked by generous rainfall, a fortuitously mild frost-free spring, and temperate warmth that nurtured large, juicy berries.
The introduction of malolactic fermentation, a first for L’Ermitage, imparts a silken smoothness to the wine, reminiscent of the celebrated 2006 vintage. This innovation, paired with a restrained dosage and judicious oak influence, balances the wine’s vibrancy with an approachable opulence. Approximately 4.9% of the blend saw fermentation in oak, with batonnage lending depth and dimension, while an additional seven months of post-disgorgement aging enhanced its integrative brilliance.
The 2019 L’Ermitage is not merely a sparkling wine; it is a narrative of place and precision. Its composition showcases not just the fruit but the philosophy of Roederer Estate—a dedication to crafting sparkling wines of exceptional pedigree, where every bubble carries a whisper of Anderson Valley’s maritime allure. With only 3,649 cases produced, it is an exquisite embodiment of scarcity and sophistication, destined to elevate both the grandest celebrations and the most intimate gatherings. This is a wine of presence and promise, inviting both immediate enjoyment and contemplative aging for those patient enough to unlock its evolving nuances over time.
Alcohol: 13.2%
From the first pour, the L’Ermitage 2019 enchants with its luminous effervescence, inviting aromas of quince paste and delicate pastry crust. The palate reveals a symphony of brightness, where textured mid-palate richness intertwines with the vivacity of pear skin and a creamy, mouthwatering finish. It is a wine of profound elegance, reflecting the temperate harmony of its vintage—a season marked by generous rainfall, a fortuitously mild frost-free spring, and temperate warmth that nurtured large, juicy berries.
The introduction of malolactic fermentation, a first for L’Ermitage, imparts a silken smoothness to the wine, reminiscent of the celebrated 2006 vintage. This innovation, paired with a restrained dosage and judicious oak influence, balances the wine’s vibrancy with an approachable opulence. Approximately 4.9% of the blend saw fermentation in oak, with batonnage lending depth and dimension, while an additional seven months of post-disgorgement aging enhanced its integrative brilliance.
The 2019 L’Ermitage is not merely a sparkling wine; it is a narrative of place and precision. Its composition showcases not just the fruit but the philosophy of Roederer Estate—a dedication to crafting sparkling wines of exceptional pedigree, where every bubble carries a whisper of Anderson Valley’s maritime allure. With only 3,649 cases produced, it is an exquisite embodiment of scarcity and sophistication, destined to elevate both the grandest celebrations and the most intimate gatherings. This is a wine of presence and promise, inviting both immediate enjoyment and contemplative aging for those patient enough to unlock its evolving nuances over time.
Alcohol: 13.2%
Socially Rated 4+ / 5 ⭐
Fine tiny bubbles and a long lasting mousse are the usual footprints of the L’Ermitage cuvée. Rich aromatics of butter pastry and Asian pear. Broad entry, clean mouthfeel. Quince freshness and texture. Soft and gentle finish. A L’Ermitage from a warmer vintage with power and richness.