Roederer Vintage Brut Graphic Gift Box 2013 (6x 750mL), Champagne

94 points, Huon Hooke - Real Review

Light to medium-straw colour, with a tint of gold. It has a reserved bouquet of straw and toast, the palate tangy and crisply acid, with zest and bite, intensity and length. Concentration and impact. Long, long carry. Very dry finish and aftertaste. Very good, and I suspect even better after another year on cork.

94 points, Curly Haslam-Coates - Wine Front

Sublime and delicate on the nose, this wine is such a baby at the moment, you will need to clear a space in the cellar for this one. I felt almost poetic writing the notes for the 2013, summer meadows, juicy peaches, fresh strawberries, lemon zest, creamy lemon posset, peach blossoms and toasted hazelnut crumble. A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, the 2013 has spent 4 years on its lees and another 6 months resting after disgorgement but I would be really keen to see this in another 10 years time. The potential for this to hold on to its incredibly taut and balanced acidity whilst letting the fresh, fruity and floral flavours develop into something mature and complex with rich nuttiness, candied citrus zest, dried fruits and a savoury umami element ripe for pairing with a rich dinner like roast pork with crackling and roasted seasonal vegetables. Patience has its rewards.