Louis Roederer

Louis Roederer is one of Champagne’s most prestigious family-owned houses, founded in 1776, best known for Cristal — originally created for Tsar Alexander II in 1876. The range includes Collection 243 (NAS multi-vintage), Brut Premier, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé Vintage, Cristal Brut, and Cristal Rosé — all sourced from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards with biodynamic farming across their 240-hectare estate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the history of Cristal Champagne?

Cristal was created in 1876 at the request of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, who commissioned a prestige cuvée from Louis Roederer with one specific requirement: a flat-bottomed clear crystal bottle rather than the standard punt (the indentation in the bottom of a wine bottle). The Tsar demanded a flat bottom so that no explosive device could be hidden inside. The clear crystal allowed the wine’s color and bubbles to be visible. Both features have been retained in every Cristal bottle since 1876, making it one of the most historically specific bottle designs in wine.

What is Louis Roederer Collection 243?

Collection 243 is Louis Roederer’s non-vintage multi-vintage cuvée — the number refers to the number of different reserve wines blended into the assemblage, drawn from the Roederer library of wines going back decades. Unlike most non-vintage Champagne, which blends reserve wines from 2–3 years, Roederer’s multi-vintage approach produces a consistent house style anchored by older vintages, resulting in a more complex and layered profile than most NV Champagne at the same price point.