Louis Roederer Brut 2013 (750ML)

96 JS / 95 WA / 93 WS / 93 WE / 17.5 JR

The palate here is very expressive and voluminous. Plenty of pinot-noir, sliced-strawberry flavor. Very rich and round and very assertive, this is so long and complete already. Pink fruit and berries in abundance and a sizzling, mineral finish. Fresh resolve here. Impressive! Drink now or hold. - James Suckling

Roederer's newly released 2013 Brut Vintage is showing brilliantly, unwinding in the glass with a youthfully reserved but incipiently complex bouquet of crisp yellow orchard fruit, citrus zest, fresh bread and honeycomb. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, this is a tightly coiled, elegantly muscular Champagne, its layered core of fruit built around an incisive spine of acidity. Seamless and complete, this is an over-performing vintage that puts many prestige cuvées to shame. Built to age, it will reward patience. - William Kelley, Wine Advocate

A polished Champagne, sleek and mouthwatering, with a lovely, mineral-laced underpinning to the finely knit flavors of star fruit, anise, crushed raspberry and slivered almond, this is fresh and focused, with a pleasing, creamy viscosity to the racy finish. Drink now through 2030. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. - Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator

While this vintage wine is still too young, it obviously has potential. The bright, tangy texture, minerality and the pure line of white fruits all point to a future of rich maturity. Wait to drink this wine until 2023. - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast

To be launched October 2019. Disgorged January to March 2019. 80% Verzy Pinot Noir. Plus 20% Chardonnay from an east-southeast-facing site in Chouilly. This was the last October harvest and the malic was quite high so they did 25% malo. Lécaillon described this 80:20 as his favourite blend. Very winning and glamorous. Beautifully balanced. A powerful thread running through it. Creamy texture. - Jancis Robinson