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2021 Roederer Estate Brut Apple Alley Vineyard Anderson Valley
Product price
$49.99
Description
Apple Alley is the nickname given to the dirt road that winds up from the winery deep into the vineyard situated above Roederer Estate. Formerly a large apple orchard, the trees along the dirt road are the last remnants of the original plantings, with some nearing 100 years in age.
TASTING NOTES
In this vintage, 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.
WINEMAKING NOTES
Our 2021 Apple Alley Vineyard was partially fermented in casks (22%) and with a small amount of reserve wine aged in casks (3%) to give the Roederer Estate family touch. It was disgorged in March 2025, after 36 months on the yeast.
Appellation: Anderson Valley
Varieties: 80.3% Chardonnay, 19.7% Pinot Noir
Reserve Wine: 3%, Vintage 2018
Disgorged: March 2025
Dosage: 5.0 g/L
Cases Produced: 575
TA: 9.4 g/L
pH: 2.96
Alcohol: 12.9
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Type | Sparkling |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Anderson Valley |
| Producer | Roederer Estate |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Variety | Sparkling |
Expert Reviews
“The 2021 Apple Alley Vineyard is a dense, effusive wine. Peach, apricot, white flowers, acacia, tangerine oil and floral notes soar from the glass. About 25% of the lots were done in oak, which comes through in the wine's textural presence and overall feel. It's a vivid, exceptionally beautiful wine. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Drinking Window: 2027-2033” – Antonio Galloni Review Date: January 2026
“Chalky, creamy and fresh, with minerals, fresh pears and wildflowers on the nose. Wonderful richness on the palate, with vibrant, mineral-driven acidity. Dense bubbles and a long finish of delicate herbs, wild honey, lime zest and salt. A mouthwatering, nuanced, medium-body wine. Disgorged March 2025. 5 g/L dosage. Drink or hold.” – Courtney Humiston Review Date: December 2025
“Chardonnay-driven, the 2021 Apple Alley Vineyard is released later in the year than the Clark Road Vineyard, given more time on the yeast, with a March 2025 disgorgement. It has a crisp structure and purity, with more oak presence than the 2020, and 5 grams per liter dosage. It has a bold sense of place, sourced from a vineyard above the winery, fleshy, creamy, and medium-bodied, with a toasty concentration that persists through a long finish. Drink now and over the next 10-12 years.” – Virginie Boone Review Date: February 2026
“Vibrant and refined, with multilayered apple and pear flavors accented by brioche, cherry and spiced cinnamon tones that linger on the rich finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.” – Tim Fish Review Date: June 2026