Roederer Estate Brut L'Ermitage 2019
100 Points! If sunshine could be bottled it would be this. Aromas of fresh succulent stone fruit, a hint of yeast, citrus blossoms and notes of quince on the nose. The mousse is creamy and light with baked red apples, blood orange zest, white grapefruit, sticky caramel and layered salinity with a mouthwatering finish. It will bring a smile to your lips. - Wine Enthusiast, Aug. 2025
97 Points! Pretty, delicate aromas of salt, herbs and pine forest. A compelling wine that really speaks of place, with fine bubbles that coat the palate before resolving in a finish of citrus oil and resinous herbs. Very fresh, layered, vibrant and medium- to full-bodied, with some wonderful chalkiness at the end. - JamesSuckling.com, Dec. 2025
96 Points! A young, potent wine, the 2019 Brut L'Ermitage is shaping up to be the greatest wine ever made at Roederer Estate. The aromatics are beguiling, but the 2019 is going to need a number of years to settle down. Readers will have to be patient. The 2019 is seriously impressive, but it needs time. ... Superb. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, June 2025
California sparkling wine has come a long way.
But every once in a while, a wine comes along that changes the conversation entirely.
The 2019 Roederer Estate L’Ermitage is one of those wines.
Produced in Anderson Valley by the team behind Champagne Louis Roederer, this is the estate’s flagship bottling, made entirely from estate-grown fruit using the exact same traditional methods used in Champagne.
And the results speak for themselves.
This wine has earned a perfect 100 point score, one of the highest honors ever given to a California sparkling wine. Additional scores include 97 points from James Suckling and 96 points from Antonio Galloni, with praise calling it potentially the finest Roederer Estate wine ever produced.
The blend is classic, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, sourced from mature vines in one of California’s coolest growing regions. The wine spends approximately five years on the lees, longer than many Champagnes, building texture, complexity, and depth.
In the glass, it delivers everything you want from top-tier sparkling wine.
Bright citrus, orchard fruit, subtle richness, and a refined mousse, all layered with freshness and precision. It has the balance of great Champagne, with a touch of California generosity.
And then there’s the price.
At around $75, this competes directly with Champagnes that often cost twice as much.
For a wine of this pedigree, this level of critical acclaim, and this quality in the glass, that’s a serious opportunity.
If you’re going to have one California sparkling wine in your cellar, this is the one.
| Color | White |
|---|---|
| JS Score | 97 |
| VM Score | 96 |
| WE Score | 100 |
| Style | Champagne / Sparkling |
| Vintages | 2019 |
| Sizes | 750ml |
