Ruinart is owned by LVMH (France, EPA: MC), which acquired the brand in 1988.[1][2] Ruinart was founded in 1729 in Reims and was independent until 1988.
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Ruinart is the oldest established champagne house, founded in 1729 by the nephew of a monk who had recognised the commercial possibility of sparkling wine. Its chalk cellars in Reims are a UNESCO World Heritage site. LVMH owns it, and the house was among the first to ship champagne to England, establishing a market that still consumes more of it than any country outside France.
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LVMH acquired Ruinart, the oldest established champagne house, founded in 1729 by the nephew of a monk who had recognised the commercial possibility of sparkling wine. Its chalk cellars in Reims are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Only the year is documented here.
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The parent company of Ruinart is LVMH, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Yes. Ruinart originated in France in 1729 and its owner, LVMH, is also headquartered in France.
LVMH completed its acquisition of Ruinart in 1988, after announcing the deal in 1988. The price was not disclosed.
Ruinart was an independent company from its founding in 1729 in Reims until LVMH acquired it in 1988.
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Ruinart is still owned by LVMH. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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