Louis Roederer

Reims · Founded 1776

An independent family house founded in 1776, renowned for its Cristal cuvée originally created for Tsar Alexander II. Extensive estate-owned vineyards.

Town	Reims
Founded	1776
Type	Major house
Style	Independent family house, large share of estate-owned vineyards
Dominant grape	Blend
Flagship cuvée	Cristal
Cellars in the chalk crayères	Yes
Open to visits	Limited visits or by request

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