Louis XIII 's Release
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, Cognac does not mature further in the bottle. This historic 1960s bottling is fully mature and ready to be savored immediately, remaining stable and pristine for decades if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, rich foie gras, and aged blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Created in 1874, Remy Martin's Louis XIII is the pinnacle of Cognac craftsmanship. This legendary blend consists of up to 1,200 distinct eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the chalky soils of Grande Champagne, the premier cru of the region. The 1960s release is highly coveted by collectors, housed in the iconic Baccarat crystal decanter inspired by a 16th-century metal flask recovered from the Battle of Jarnac. Aged for decades in historic oak tiercon casks, this spirit offers an unparalleled aromatic complexity of dried fruits, myrrh, honey, and leather, representing a liquid history of French distillation mastery.
🍾 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.