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Quartet Anderson Valley Brut, Roederer Estates

Quartet Anderson Valley Brut, Roederer Estates NV

Sparkling Wine from USA - California

10 Reviews

Champagne’s historic house of Roederer’s California fizz marked itself out as a must-try at this year's Wine Champions tasting, wearing the creamy texture that comes with a warmer climate well, while remaining poised and delicate. It's a standout wine for class, complexity and balance from the Anderson Valley in Mendocino County, California. Give it a go!

£31.81 Bottle

£190.86 Case of 6

In Stock

Code: SG161

Wine characteristics

Sparkling Wine
1 - Bone dry
Pinot Noir/Chardonnay
75cl
Within two years of purchase
12.5% Alcohol
Champagne cork

Louis Roederer

The company we know as Louis Roederer was founded in 1776 as Dubois Père & Fils. In 1833 Louis Roederer inherited the company from his uncle and changed the name. Crucial to the early success of Roederer was its targeting of foreign markets. The Russians in particular became enthusiasts of Roederer Champagne, so much so that in 1876 a special sweet cuvée was created at the request of Tsar Alexander II. Bottled in clear crystal, rather than ordinary glass, it was appropriately named Cristal. After the Russian Revolution, a new blend of Cristal was made commercially available and remains the original prestige cuvée for which Louis Roederer is perhaps best known today.

The grapes for the whole range of Roederer champagnes are sourced, for the most part, from their own vineyards. By far the biggest selling is the non-vintage, extra dry, Brut Premier which is full-bodied and distinctive. The non-vintage wines tend to be a blend of roughly two parts pinot noir and one part chardonnay with just a dash of pinot meunier.

The Roederer stable also holds important wine estates in other regions, including a majority share in second growth estate, Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in Pauillac. In 1988 Louis Roederer also launched their first sparkling wine from their Californian estate in the Anderson Valley north of San Francisco. The cool climate there had been identified as an excellent precursor to the production of grapes suitable for high-quality sparkling wine and ...

The company we know as Louis Roederer was founded in 1776 as Dubois Père & Fils. In 1833 Louis Roederer inherited the company from his uncle and changed the name. Crucial to the early success of Roederer was its targeting of foreign markets. The Russians in particular became enthusiasts of Roederer Champagne, so much so that in 1876 a special sweet cuvée was created at the request of Tsar Alexander II. Bottled in clear crystal, rather than ordinary glass, it was appropriately named Cristal. After the Russian Revolution, a new blend of Cristal was made commercially available and remains the original prestige cuvée for which Louis Roederer is perhaps best known today.

The grapes for the whole range of Roederer champagnes are sourced, for the most part, from their own vineyards. By far the biggest selling is the non-vintage, extra dry, Brut Premier which is full-bodied and distinctive. The non-vintage wines tend to be a blend of roughly two parts pinot noir and one part chardonnay with just a dash of pinot meunier.

The Roederer stable also holds important wine estates in other regions, including a majority share in second growth estate, Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in Pauillac. In 1988 Louis Roederer also launched their first sparkling wine from their Californian estate in the Anderson Valley north of San Francisco. The cool climate there had been identified as an excellent precursor to the production of grapes suitable for high-quality sparkling wine and Roederer bought more than 500 acres of land to do just that. The wine is made in the same way as their Champagne, using chardonnay and pinot noir and blending from an ever expanding selection of reserve wines.

Beautifully expressive with vibrant, yeasty aromas. In the mouth this chardonnay and pinot noir blend is multi-layered and intensely flavoured with freshly baked bread, spiced white peach and...

Beautifully expressive with vibrant, yeasty aromas. In the mouth this chardonnay and pinot noir blend is multi-layered and intensely flavoured with freshly baked bread, spiced white peach and tangy acidity. This is a very engaging and accomplished bottle of sparkling wine.

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- Susie Barrie MW

Wednesday 25th Sep 2013

Belfast Sunday Life

Lovely crisp fruityfizz with an elegant dry richness - great value.

- Paula Gracey

Sunday 16th Feb 2014

Kent & Sussex Courier

This is a super-elegant, restrained, bright-fruited,creamy, medium-bodied sparkling wine that shows lively insistent flavours ofcitrus fruit, red berries, apples, spice and freshly baked bread... every...

This is a super-elegant, restrained, bright-fruited,creamy, medium-bodied sparkling wine that shows lively insistent flavours ofcitrus fruit, red berries, apples, spice and freshly baked bread... every bitas delightful as many famous Champagnes twice its price and a perfectspringtime aperitif.

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- James Viner

Thursday 19th Mar 2015

Decanter

With its classicbrioche aromas and fine fresh mousse, this consistently excellent performer isthe closest I have tasted to the real deal. Beautifully harmonious,multi-layered and long, it's one for...

With its classicbrioche aromas and fine fresh mousse, this consistently excellent performer isthe closest I have tasted to the real deal. Beautifully harmonious,multi-layered and long, it's one for the Christmas toast.

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- Susie Barrie MW

Wednesday 28th Oct 2015

Decanter

I would happily drinkthis wine every day if there weren't so many other wines in the world to taste.Its wonderful play of creamy yet kinetic textures, the custardy limey flavoursand its impeccable...

I would happily drinkthis wine every day if there weren't so many other wines in the world to taste.Its wonderful play of creamy yet kinetic textures, the custardy limey flavoursand its impeccable focus all add up to one of the best ways possible to greet6pm after a long work day.

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- Karen MacNeil

Wednesday 24th Feb 2016

The Scotsman

My favouriteCalifornian fizz, made by Champagne Louis Roederer who ventured across theAtlantic in the 1980s setting up in the little known Anderson Valley to makethe most of the Pacific sea breezes to...

My favouriteCalifornian fizz, made by Champagne Louis Roederer who ventured across theAtlantic in the 1980s setting up in the little known Anderson Valley to makethe most of the Pacific sea breezes to keep their vines cool. This mightnot be Cristal, but it is a very complex New World fizz with lemon moussenotes, creamy vibrant and ripe from a classic blend of Chardonnay and PinotNoir.

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- Rose Murray Brown

Saturday 12th Mar 2016

The Sunday Times

Generous andpleasing, with a depth of flavour that improves in the glass.

- Will Lyons

Sunday 2nd Oct 2016

The Scotsman

My favouriteCalifornian fizz, made by Champagne Louis Roederer who ventured across theAtlantic in the 1980s setting up in Anderson Valley in Mendocino to make themost of the Pacific sea breezes to keep...

My favouriteCalifornian fizz, made by Champagne Louis Roederer who ventured across theAtlantic in the 1980s setting up in Anderson Valley in Mendocino to make themost of the Pacific sea breezes to keep their vines cool. A very complex,classy, New World fizz with lemon mousse notes and creamy, vibrant ripe fruit.

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- Rose Murray Brown

Saturday 24th Dec 2016

The Sunday Times

Near Mendocino, 125miles north of San Francisco, the champagne house Roederer produces sparklingwine. A blend of chardonnay and pinot noir, this fruity, crisp fizz is a fineway to start your Thanksgiving...

Near Mendocino, 125miles north of San Francisco, the champagne house Roederer produces sparklingwine. A blend of chardonnay and pinot noir, this fruity, crisp fizz is a fineway to start your Thanksgiving feast.

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- Will Lyons

Sunday 19th Nov 2017

joannasimon.com

Champagne quality and complexity in this sparklingwine made in Anderson Valley, California by one of my favourite Champagnehouses, Louis Roederer. Lemon-scented fruit and toasted brioche flavours from...

Champagne quality and complexity in this sparklingwine made in Anderson Valley, California by one of my favourite Champagnehouses, Louis Roederer. Lemon-scented fruit and toasted brioche flavours from apatiently matured blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Excellent.

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- Joanna Simon

Wednesday 27th Nov 2019

Decanter

A generous andexpressive style, with a fine mousse. Lovely creamy texture on the palate withenticing ripe fruit notes and good acidity.

- Wines of the Year 2019

Monday 2nd Dec 2019

The Daily Telegraph

Anne Krebiehl MW:"…to remind me of California's brisk Pacific coast."

- Victoria Moore

Saturday 14th Dec 2019

The Scotsman

One of the best sparkling wines made outside Champagne. It has mouthwatering acidity, bright fruit, toasty creaminess with mellowness and mature fruits from the 15% oaked reserve wine which adds...

One of the best sparkling wines made outside Champagne. It has mouthwatering acidity, bright fruit, toasty creaminess with mellowness and mature fruits from the 15% oaked reserve wine which adds complexity.

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- Rose Murray Brown

Saturday 26th Dec 2020

Decanter

Aromatic nose with a touch of toffee apple and vanilla. Rich, creamy, with juicy strawberries and apple crumble.

- Panel tasting

Wednesday 3rd Feb 2021

Times of Tunbridge Wells

Let me introduce you to a super stylish sparkling wine from storied Champagne house Louis Roederer's first-rate Californian arm in the dramatically cool, coasthugging, fog-shrouded Anderson...

Let me introduce you to a super stylish sparkling wine from storied Champagne house Louis Roederer's first-rate Californian arm in the dramatically cool, coasthugging, fog-shrouded Anderson Valley of wild and tranquil Mendocino County,California's northernmost qualitative outpost of the vine. It has just the right amount of fresh orchard fruit and citrussy flavours before it moves into the complex territory with some bakig spice, creamy and toasty autolysis flavours. plus hazelnut and apple crumble. Excellent. One for eggy brunch dishes, lobster risotto and fish / white meats with creamy sauces. The grapes are 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir. Go get!

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- James Viner

Wednesday 30th Jun 2021