Full Text Of Roederer Press Release Response To Jay-Z Cristal Boycott

I finally found the full press release from Roederer that, to date, I'd only seen one sentence of in the English-language online press, though that one line sure got great distribution on hip hop news sites.  Too bad there's no market for a serious hip hop news operation in this country.

Special thanks to Awer who was going to look for and translate a French version.  His take on the lack of interest in France is included in the previous post along with links to news about some upcoming hip hop events in Paris:
Hadji Williams: How Cristal Hustled Hiphop (Plus Updates)

Alright, now I'm really going on vacation.  Peace, y'all.

Champagne Louis Roederer President Addresses Comments in the Press
Tuesday June 20, 6:48 pm ET

REIMS, France, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement was issued today, by Champagne Louis Roederer President Frederic Rouzaud:

It has come to my attention that unjust accusations are being made against Champagne Louis Roederer following my recent interview in The Economist. A quick-spreading rumor falsely attributes me with the reference "unwelcome attention." I did not use this phrase and I did not imply such sentiment.

The House of Louis Roederer could not have been in existence since 1776 without having the utmost regard for, and interest in, all forms of art and culture; this encompasses the most contemporary of fashions and music, which allows us to keep in step with the modern age. Cristal, like other great fashion names, has earned greater renown by being adopted by some of today's most recognized artists, entrepreneurs and opinion leaders.

Our goal is that Cristal be most appreciated for what it is: a wine which is always produced without compromise in limited quantities and to which the greatest care is applied to safeguard its quality. Our constant efforts are to ensure that those who love Cristal can appreciate it for the wine that it is.

As winemakers we cannot deny that we have occasionally been a little dismayed at seeing our wine sprayed around in celebration instead of being savored in a glass. We have routinely been questioned on the subject of extravagant displays of consumption, but of course we understand that such a form of celebration is part of champagne's mystique and heritage.

I welcome this opportunity to set the record straight and express our gratitude that people from a diversity of cultures and countries have been enjoying our wine for so long and have allowed us to prosper since 1776.

Frederic Rouzaud
President / CEO
Champagne Louis Roederer

Contacts:
Xavier Barlier
Vice President Marketing & Communication
Maisons Marques & Domaines
Email:  xbarlier@mmdusa.net
Tel:  510-286-2000

Theresa Wray
Public Relations Associate
Maisons Marques & Domaines
Email:  twray@mmdusa.net
Tel:  510-286-2014

Source: Champagne Louis Roederer

The Complete Account:
ProHipHop Coverage & Analysis of Jay-Z's Cristal Boycott