Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut
Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut is California's first great Champagne-house sparkler — a 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir methode traditionnelle cuvee made by Champagne Louis Roederer's California estate from its own Anderson Valley vineyards. It blends the current vintage with 10–15% oak-aged reserve wines and rests at least two years on the lees, giving it the body, finesse, and depth the Roederer name is known for. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: ~12%
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, with 10–15% oak-aged reserve wines
- Origin: Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California — 100% estate-grown
- Production: methode traditionnelle; only the cuvee (first pressing) used; ~2 years on lees; minimal malolactic fermentation
Cristal's California Relative
In 1982, Champagne Louis Roederer's Jean-Claude Rouzaud selected a 580-acre Anderson Valley site for the house's first California venture; the Brut debuted in 1988 and has been a benchmark American sparkler ever since. The winemaking follows the French house style: estate-owned vineyards, reserve wines aged in Center-of-France oak casks for one to three years, and a multi-vintage blend built for body and finesse. Critics have scored it 93 (Wine Advocate, Decanter), 94 (James Suckling), and 92 (Wine Spectator) — Champagne-level winemaking at a fraction of Cristal's price.
Tasting Notes
Expect scents of baguette, citrus blossom, vanilla-poached pear, and hazelnut on the nose, with green and golden apple, lemon balm, and subtle tarragon on the palate. The texture is medium-bodied, silky, and creamy with round acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled as an aperitif or pair with smoked salmon, duck rillettes, fresh oysters, or creamy cheeses. It also ages gracefully — properly stored, it stays fresh and rewarding for up to a decade. Explore more Roederer Estate and our California wine selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roederer Estate related to Champagne Louis Roederer?
Yes — it was founded in 1982 as Champagne Louis Roederer's first California winery, and it follows the French house's winemaking methods with Anderson Valley fruit.
What are "reserve wines" in the blend?
Each year the winemaker selects the best base wines to age in oak casks for one to three years; these are blended in at 10–15%, creating a multi-vintage cuvee with extra body and depth.
Can I age this sparkling wine?
Yes — its balanced acidity and lees aging mean it can cellar for up to 8–10 years when stored cool and dark.
Toast with the California sparkler that set the standard — order Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.