Champagne (wine region) soon followed by Chanoine Frères (1730), Taittinger (1734), Moët et Chandon (1743) and Veuve Clicquot (1772). The nineteenth century saw an explosive growth in Champagne production going from a regional production of 300,000 bottles a year in 1800 to 20 million bottles in 1850. A strong influence on Champagne wine production was the centuries-old rivalry between the region and Burgundy. From the key market of Paris to the palace of Louis XIV of France at Versailles, proponents of Champagne and Burgundy would compete for dominance. For most of his life, Louis XIV would drink only Champagne wine with the support
Ruinart (Champagne) 3 to 4 years for non-vintages, and 9 to 10 years on average for a Dom Ruinart. The House of Ruinart only distributes its champagnes through selected outlets. The Ruinart bottle is inspired by the first champagne bottles of the 18th century. The company donated the trophy for the first Swiss football championship which was organized by the Geneva newspaper "La Suisse Sportive". Ruinart (Champagne) Ruinart () is the oldest established Champagne house, exclusively producing champagne since 1729. Founded by Nicolas Ruinart in the Champagne region in the city of Reims, the house is today owned by the parent company