Reviews & Ratings
2021 Roederer Estate Champagne & Sparkling Wine "Apple Alley Vineyard"
Winery: Roederer Estate
Vintage: 2021
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Apple Alley Vineyard"
Wine Category: Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Grape blend: 80.3% Chardonnay & 19.7% Pinot Noir
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Anderson Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $55
Cases produced: 575
KWG Score: 94 (based on 5 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)
Review date: May 4, 2026
Wine Review: This clear and pale straw-colored sparkling wine from Roederer Estate is excellent. It opens with random medium and small streaming bubbles. The bouquet features bread dough and almond with hints of herbal tea. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, clean, and fresh. The flavor profile is a stony minerality and lemon verbena blend with notes of green apple and ginger ale. I also detected hints of white pepper, almond, and grapefruit pith. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity are very refreshing. I would pair this sparkler with broiled scallops. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: Delicate oak and pastry crust aromatics are highlights of the cask-fermented fraction of the wine. Taut on entry, this vintage displays green apple flavors, textured oak aromatics and vibrant acidity. The wine feels bright for a Blanc de Blancs style, showing purity and a long, focused finish. The Extra Brut dosage will help the 2021 Apple Alley Vineyard Sparkling age beautifully.
