Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut Rose NV 042326OFFER and crucially: 41 months aging

and crucially: 41 months aging in neutral barrel with no topping

for the most part without malolactic fermentation

tasting notes courtesy of:Bill Thomas

The grape mix runs 40% Chardonnay

Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut Rose NV 042326OFFER and crucially: 41 months agingCalifornian elegance from the Anderson Valley outpost of Champagne Louis Roederer, this Brut Ros blends 56% Pinot Noir with 44% Chardonnay. Extended maceration on a small portion of Pinot Noir before secondary fermentation achieves that subtle salmon hue and layered complexity. Cranberry, spice, dried rose petal, and mint grace the glass, while the palate delivers guava and cranberry fruit with polished orange blossom, strawberry, and roasted hazelnut