Champagne Louis Roederer - Vintage 2013
96/100
James Suckling
17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
17/20
RVF
“The palate here is very expressive and full-bodied. Lots of Pinot Noir character, with flavors of sliced strawberries. Very rich, round, and assertive—it’s already so long and complete. Abundant red fruit and berries, with a crisp, mineral finish. A new take on this wine. Impressive! Drink now or hold.” (James Suckling)
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Eye
A golden-yellow color with bright, shimmering highlights. A lively, fine effervescence that is delicately integrated into the wine.
Nose
Subtle, almost restrained, with a bouquet of orchard fruits—apple and pear—followed by sweet, slightly honeyed floral notes. Then come concentrated citrus aromas, almost candied, and tart red fruits (redcurrant).
Palate
A rich, concentrated, full-bodied, fruity, and deep palate. The power and maturity of Verzy Pinot Noir: concentrated body, fresh and spicy vegetal notes with hints of ginger. Highly food-friendly, with umami-like qualities.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Serve with a chicken stuffed with foie gras, capon with morels, or chicken breast…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Founded in Reims in 1776, Roederer remains in the same family, represented today by Frédéric Rouzaud. In recent years, the estate has been a pioneer, being the first to gradually convert its vast 242-hectare vineyard to organic and biodynamic farming (126 hectares). Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon, an eminent cellar master and agronomist, never ceases to impress with his intimate knowledge of every plot on the estate and the decisions he makes. The exceptional Cristal prestige cuvée comes exclusively from vines growing on chalky soils. The vintage wines and the core of the non-vintage brut, now called Collection—with a number indicating the base year of the blend—come from soils that are still calcareous but more clay-rich. Wines intended for extended aging do not undergo malolactic fermentation, which requires harvesting the grapes at peak ripeness, often close to 11° Brix. The current wines are certainly the most remarkable ever produced, including the astonishing red and white Coteaux-Champenois, alongside the highly exclusive Camille cuvées.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate Award-winning Wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
A house founded in Reims in 1776. Louis Roederer took over as owner in 1833, expanded the business, and acquired vineyards. In the 1870s, the house, which produced 2.5 million bottles, had Russia as its main client, where Tsar Alexander II asked Louis Roederer to create a prestigious champagne for him: the famous Cristal cuvée was launched (1876). With a vineyard of 240 hectares (comprising Premier Cru and Grand Cru plots) accounting for two-thirds of its supply, the company is still run by the descendants of its founders. The latest, Frédéric Rouzaud, now heads a group that owns Deutz Champagnes and numerous prestigious wines, from the Médoc to Provence, from Portugal to California.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated 17/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the wine:
The 2013 vintage, with its clean, vibrant, and briny character, is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace.
About the estate:
Here is one of Champagne’s finest standard-bearers. This family-run estate is built upon a vineyard comprising 420 plots, predominantly planted with Pinot Noir, with 70% classified as Grand Cru. Viticulture is a true priority here, particularly through the transition to biodynamic farming. Soil management practices are becoming widespread. Only a vineyard as exceptional as this can account for the unique level of harmony and concentration found in such large volumes. It is no coincidence that the cellar master, Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, is not only an oenologist but also an agronomist, just like Jean-Claude Rouzaud, who built the current empire of Roederer’s major international vineyards. With foresight, he entrusted the reins of the group early on to his son, Frédéric Rouzaud, the current president. Here, malolactic fermentation is only partial and selective (between 25% and 50%). The juices are aged on lees in tanks and oak casks to give them body.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2019 guide) 17,5/20
James Suckling
Wine rated 96/100
About the wine:
The palate here is very expressive and full-bodied. Lots of Pinot Noir character, with notes of sliced strawberries. Very rich, round, and assertive—it’s already so long and well-rounded. Abundant red fruit and berry flavors, with a crisp, mineral finish. A new take on this wine. Impressive! Drink now or lay it down.
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