Louis Roederer's investment market is driven principally by Cristal, created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. The Champagne house was founded in 1776 and took the Louis Roederer name when Louis inherited the business in 1833, unusually choosing to purchase vineyards rather than relying primarily on growers, starting with vines in Verzenay in 1841. The company has remained independent and family-owned ever since, now led by Frédéric Rouzaud.
Roederer owns about 250 hectares divided into roughly 420 plots across the Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs. The estate has progressively expanded organic and biodynamic farming, and its high proportion of owned fruit is a defining feature of the house.
Established :
1776
The Champagne house was founded in 1776 and took the Louis Roederer name when Louis inherited the business in 1833. Unlike many contemporaries, he began purchasing vineyards rather than relying primarily on growers, starting with vines in Verzenay in 1841.
Cristal was created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia and became the house's defining prestige cuvée. The company has remained independent and family-owned, now led by Frédéric Rouzaud, a descendant of the founder's family.
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Cristal Rosé sits above standard Cristal in scarcity and price and is sourced from a...
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Country
France
Region
Champagne
Sub-region
Multi-cru Champagne
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