Known for producing some of the world’s best Champagnes, Louis Roederer’s roots stretch all the way back to 1776. Originally founded as Dubois Père & Fils, the Champagne house was inherited in 1833 by Louis Roederer, who renamed the Maison in his own honor.
Almost immediately after Roederer took the helm, the quality of the vineyard’s soil became top-priority in order to produce the best wines. The house quickly acquired numerous vineyards, allowing it to have full control over quality and care while many other sparkling wine producers continued to source from growers. Today, Louis Roederer owns over 240 hectares (593 acres) of grand cru and premiere cru vineyards across three of Champagne’s classic districts: Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, and Vallée de la Marne.
Now that you know the basics, here are 11 more things you should know about Louis Roederer.
Louis Roederer made a controversial decision when he first inherited the Champagne house.
When Louis too over ownership of the Champagne house, it was commonplace for producers to purchase the vast majority of their grape supply from growers, some of whom were not even located in the region. At the time, grapes had very little value, so it was considered to be a foolish investment for maisons to purchase vineyards of their own. That was of no bother to Roederer, though: In 1845, he made the risky decision to acquire 15 hectares (37 acres) of grand cru vineyards. By owning its own vineyards, Louis Roederer
