The Winery
Louis Roederer
An independent maison in Reims, creator of the legendary Cristal. Champagne of elegance, complexity and unmistakable character.
Meet the winery
The story of Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer is one of the most prestigious Champagne houses, founded in 1776 in Reims. It is one of the very few great houses still independent and family-run, led today by Frédéric Rouzaud, the seventh generation.
The house is celebrated for Cristal, created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia in a clear crystal bottle. Today Cristal is regarded as one of the greatest Champagnes in the world, a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards.
Roederer owns 240 hectares of its own vineyards (70% of its needs), an exceptionally high proportion for a great house. Viticulture is largely biodynamic, under the guidance of chef de cave Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon.
The Story
A journey through time
Fondazione a Reims
La maison viene fondata a Reims. Nel corso dell'Ottocento diventa fornitore delle corti europee, in particolare dello Zar di Russia.
Nasce il Cristal
Lo Zar Alessandro II chiede una cuvée esclusiva in una bottiglia speciale. Nasce il Cristal, che diventerà lo Champagne prestige più iconico al mondo.
Rivoluzione biodinamica
Sotto la guida di Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, Roederer avvia la conversione biodinamica dei vigneti, ridefinendo gli standard qualitativi della Champagne.
Origin
The territory
Montagne de Reims e Vallée de la Marne
Climate
Continentale fresco
Soil
Gesso, argilla e sabbia
Altitude
80-280 m s.l.m.
The Selection
The wines of Louis Roederer
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