Louis Roederer, Champagne AOC, Collection 242 Brut

About Louis Roederer

When he inherited the Champagne House in 1833, the aesthete and entrepreneur Louis Roederer took a visionary approach to enrich his vines, aiming to master every stage of the wine s creation. He forged the wine s unique style, character, and taste. In the mid-nineteenth century, Louis Roederer acquired some of Champagne s grand cru vineyards an approach that contrasted sharply with contemporary practices. While other Houses bought their grapes, Louis Roederer nurtured his vineyards, familiarized himself with the specific characteristics of each parcel, and methodically acquired the finest land. Louis Roederer s guiding principle was that all great wine depends on the quality of the soil, a passion for tradition, and an astute vision of the future; the fame and reputation of the House of Louis Roederer were firmly established. His heir, Louis Roederer II was equally enlightened and adopted his father s conscientious approach to the production of champagne, patrimonial estate management, and instinctive audacity. He also drew inspiration from the many books and drawings he collected with great discernment. In the 1870s, the Louis Roederer Champagne House began to export its wines to the United States, and even to Tsar Alexander II of Russia. A man of great taste and an inveterate researcher, Louis Roederer II fashioned exclusive champagne for the Tsar and launched a novel concept: the very first Cuv e de Prestige. It was created in 1876 and named Cristal . Ever since the subtleness and elegance of Cristal have forged Louis Roederer s reputation for excellence.