What started all the way back in 1982, Roederer Estate was founded by Jean-Claude Rouzaud, president of Louis Roederer. He realized the potential in the cool climate and rolling fog of the Anderson Valley to craft some of the region’s finest sparkling wines. It is a massive, 580 acre estate that produces a beautiful range of sparkling wines: the multi-vintage Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut, debuted in 1988, the Brut Rosé and Roederer Estate's vintage tees de cuvee, L'Ermitage and L'Ermitage Rosé.
Roederer Estate is under the leadership of Jean-Claude’s son, Frédéric Rouzaud. I adored the library release 2012 Roederer Estate ‘L’Ermitage’ Sparkling Wine (OB, 98) which is definitely one of the finest North American sparkling wines that I have tasted in the past year. Learn more about this outstanding sparkling wine house at https://roedererestate.com Here are the beautiful new wines by Roederer Estate.
2022 Roederer Estate ‘Clark Road Vineyard’ Sparkling Wine- The 2022 ‘Clark Road Vineyard’ comes from this location in the Anderson Valley as this beauty is nearly all Pinot Noir (82%) with the remainder Chardonnay. This is round and generous on the tongue with vibrant tension This is rich and bold stuff with dense orchard and citrus fruits that combine with damp earthy nuances. Drink 2026-2036- 94
2020 Roederer Estate ‘L’Ermitage’ Brut Sparkling Wine- A sensational new wine, the 2020’L’Ermitage’ Brut Sparkling spent more than five years on the lees before disgorgement. White peach, ginger and quince all mark the nose. The palate is big and polished with serious tension and weight. A gorgeous wine to enjoy now, watch this evolve over the next ten to fifteen years. Drink 2026-2041- 96
2012 Roederer Estate ‘L’Ermitage’ Brut Sparkling Wine- A late released wine, the stunning 2012 Roederer Estate ‘L’Ermitage’ Brut Sparkling Wine is a late release wine that was disgorged in 2025. It has sensational tension and stony tones on the palate, with mango, salted brioche and green papaya tones that combine with otherworldly texture. This is clearly one of the great sparkling wines of North America. Drink 2026-2036- 98
2020 Roederer Estate ‘L’Ermitage’ Brut Rose- A gorgeous edition of this wine, the 2020 ‘L’Ermitage’ Brut Rose is a blend of near equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that was given 6.5 G/L dosage and was disgorged in October 2025. Showing off its brilliant salmon hue, this opens with delicate guava and red currant fruits that combine with damp, salty soils and blood orange zest on the nose. The palate is ripe and opulent with loads of salty tension. Gorgeous to enjoy now, this has both the finesse and stuffing to cellar well for another fifteen years. Drink 2026-2041- 96