Louis XIII Rare Cask
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; will remain in pristine condition indefinitely when stored upright and sealed.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, Roquefort cheese, Jamón Ibérico
✨ Technical Specifications
Louis XIII Rare Cask represents the absolute pinnacle of Cognac craftsmanship, an extraordinary occurrence discovered only when the Cellar Master identifies a single, ancient oak tierçon that has developed an exceptionally distinct and intense aromatic profile, separate from the rest of the cellar. Crafted from a blend of up to 1,200 individual eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the premier cru of Grande Champagne, this spirit is aged for decades in historic Limousin oak casks. The legend of Louis XIII began in the 19th century, named in tribute to the French monarch who protected the Cognac region. Each Rare Cask release is presented in a signature mouth-blown Baccarat black crystal decanter, celebrating a miraculous convergence of nature, time, and ancestral expertise.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1724 by winegrower Rémy Martin, Maison Rémy Martin stands as an essential pillar of Cognac viticulture and distillation history. Based in the town of Cognac within the Charente department, the house is renowned for crafting Fine Champagne Cognac, sourcing exclusively from the chalk-dominant, porous Cretaceous limestone soils of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. These dual premier crus yield exceptional acidity and aromatics, ideally suited for prolonged maturation. Distillation occurs traditionally on the fine lees in small copper Charentais pot stills, producing eaux-de-vie of notable depth, opulence, and structural longevity. Maturation takes place in fine-grained French Limousin oak casks, overseen today by Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau. The estate and its partner cooperative, Alliance Fine Champagne, adhere to rigorous Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE Level 3) sustainable certifications. Celebrated benchmarks include the venerable Louis XIII, Rémy Martin XO, and 1738 Accord Royal, embodying layered notes of dried fruit, candied citrus, jasmine, and refined rancio.
🍇 Base Material
Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche
🍷 ABV
42-44%