2007 L'Ermitage Brut Late Disgorged
After 16½ years on the yeast, another life begins for this late disgorged release. Because of the low pH, the aromatics show a vibrant “young” wine. As the wine sits in in the glass, it becomes more complex, and tertiary aromas of caramelized apples and quince paste can be enjoyed. Bright and pure acidity gently wrapped in the yeast creaminess make for an explosive and bright mouthfeel upon first impression. Roundness keeps the wine lingering on that lively impression.95 Points
"Rich and seductive, this sparkler combines fresh apple and quince flavors with mature accents of brioche, clove and roasted hazelnut that fan out on the luxurious finish."
— Wine Spectator, Tim Fish, Sept. 202598 Points
"The 2007 Brut L'Ermitage Late Disgorged ... explodes in outstandingly beautiful tertiary character, with remarkable acidity and freshness layered around rounded texture and flavors of apple skin, green olive, lemon cookie, and nutty caramel, long and complex. It has years more to go."
— Virginie Boone, JebDunnuck.com, Feb. 202697 Points
"Aromas of marzipan, turmeric, almonds and wild honey with touches of wet stones, butter, sage, green pears and minerals. Very rich and full-bodied on the palate, with wonderful concentration of flavors and bubbles and a long finish showing salinity and citrus zest."
— Courtney Humiston, JamesSuckling.com, Dec. 202596 Points
"The 2007 Brut L'Ermitage Late-Disgorged is a big, rich wine shaped by more than 14 years on the lees and a relatively high dosage of close to 12 grams per liter. Apricot, ginger, apple tart, nutmeg, dried flowers, chamomile, lemon confit and marzipan race across the palate. Soft contours give the wine its sensual, caressing personality."
— Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com, Jan. 202698 Points / No. 21 in Top 100 Wines of 2025
"The mind-bending 2007 Roederer Estate ‘L’Ermitage’ Brut Sparkling Wine is a late released bottling that is showing right at its peak right now. Disgorged in November 2024, this is packed wth poached pear and roasted pineapple on the nose alongside salted praline and shades of ripe mango. The palate is equally exotic with loads of texture, tension and salty minerality. A complete masterclass, enjoy now and over the next ten years to come."
— Owen Bargreen, Dec. 2025
98 Points
Explodes in outstandingly beautiful tertiary character.