Louis Roederer

History

The house gives 1776 as its founding year and in 2026 marks 250 years.¹ Its best known wine, Cristal, was created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II, according to the house, and was first bottled in clear lead crystal, which gave it its name.⁴ This account comes from the house; the original orders were not consulted.

The group also owns the Aÿ house Deutz.⁵

Vineyards

The Union des Maisons de Champagne gives 244 ha of own vines in 20 villages and 200 employees.²

Wines

The non-vintage blend is now called Collection and numbered: Collection 247 is, according to the house, the 247th blend since the founding. It is based on the 2022 harvest, draws on a perpetual reserve started with the 2012 vintage, takes one third each from the house's La Rivière, La Montagne and La Côte estates and ages for nearly four years.¹ See multi-vintage.

Cristal is made only in selected years from about 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from grand cru sites, ages six years in the cellar and rests eight more months after disgorgement.⁴ The UMC also lists Vintage, Rosé Vintage, Vintage Blanc de Blancs, Carte Blanche, Cristal Rosé, Cristal Vinothèque and Brut Nature.²