Louis Roederer

Posted on May 17, 2013 By Eva Robinson Alcohol, Brands

About

Lois Roederer is a mega popular brand more known for its luxury champagne Cristal. The company’s history starts in 1776 when founder Louis Roederer inherited the company from his uncle and started targeting markets abroad to create the brand that is today. High capital investments were mostly concentrated in Russia. The efforts of this investment din’t go unrewarded as Tsar Nicholas II nominated Louis Roederer as the only wine supplier for the Imperial Court of Russia during the 20th century. Although the company suffered some financial losses during US Prohibition and the Russian Revolution it managed somehow to stay on ground and continue the success after the release of Cristal in 1945. The company holds a vineyard of amazing 214 hectares that allows production to run on an ongoing basis. An interesting fact is that only two thirds of the grapes are used to back up the normal production in the company.

Products

Brut Premier – This fine champagne is a light spot after the World War devastation of most Louis Roederer facilities. A unique mixture of grapes that Leon Roederer used saved continuity of this company, Brut Premier preserved its unique taste over the years. The style is described as delicate and elegant and the taste notes have fresh festive finesse. The mixture of the champagne is made of 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meuner.

Vintage – Born in a unexpectedly cold year the Vintage 2003 acquired a different taste from the frosted grapes in spring. This exceptional champagne is described as refined and assertive, robust and rich. The structure is constructed out of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. In average, this edition is matured for 4 years in cellars and rested for 6 months after the disgorgement before being placed on the market.

Blanc de Blancs – Harvested in 2003, this yellow champagne with green highlights was an outcome of an turbulent year in terms of whether conditions. Change of temperature from extreme heat to instant cold led to creation of Blanc de Blancs in a financially bad year when loss of 50-80 % occurred. The champagne is considered assertive, rich, subtle and harmonious. It is pure 100% of Chardonnay without any malolactic fermentation. Moreover, it is matured for 5 years in cellars and rested 6 months before commercial release.

Carte Blanche – Made in the same period as Brut Premier, this champagne is slightly different version with rich creamy and full taste. The ingredients of its core structure are 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier. Maturity is developed over 3 years with additional 6 months of rest.

Cristal – The most popular of all, Cristal champagne is made from most generous harvests over the years. Initially made for Tsar Alexander II in 1876, this marvelous and tasty champagne has retained its quality and uniqueness over the years. Critics say that the taste is incisive, seductive and delicious with eternal freshness. It is made out of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay. This exclusive product of Louis Roederer is matured for average of 5 years with 8 months of resting period before presented to customers.

Video Commercials & Adds

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Retailers & On- Line Stores

Salon – By Louis Roederer

314-336 Bourke St

Interesting Facts

* Cristal is considered as one of the most expensive champagnes in the world, with popularity among famous singers like Jay-z , P-Diddy and many other.

* Cristal was initially created for king Alexander II of Russia in 1876 as he ordered champagne bottles for his Three Emperors Dinner to be as clearer so that he was sure there wasn’t a bomb in them. His paranoia derived from the unstable political situation in Russia at the time.