Louis Roederer

Louis Roederer ( born April 6, 1809 in Strasbourg, † May 18 1870 in Souilly ) was one of the largest wine merchants of the 19th century.

Biography

He went into the wine shop of his uncle Nicolas Henri Schneider, whose sister Sophie with Louis ' father Geoffroy Roederer (1780-1822) was married. Nicolas Henri Schneider took over the company in turn by Dubois Pere & Fils ( Dubois & Son ), founded in 1760. After the death Schneiders she ran under the sole director and the name Roederer, who inherited in 1870 to his son Louis II ( 1846-1880 ). He brought the marketing of wines of Champagne made ​​significant progress, expanded his company mainly export to Russia.

In addition to his business activities, he sat in the Conseil Général ( General Council of the department ) and lived in grand style. He was a distant relative who was born in Metz Pierre -Louis Roederer. Louis Roederer wife Louise Felicie Bechet de Balan (30 June 1817-20. July 1854 ) was a niece of Marguerite Clemence Jobert ( 1799-1825 ). This was the first wife of Georg Christian Kessler, the founder of the first German sparkling wine.

Roederer Cristal

Today Cristal Roederer is the brand one of the largest independent champagne cellars. This brand was created, however, until 1876, so about six years after his death.

Roederer Cristal is one of the most expensive champagne brands.