Louis XIII The Miniature
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured, bottled Cognac, it does not age further in the glass and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright and away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Premium dark chocolate, Jamón Ibérico, and artisanal blue cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Created in 1874 by Paul-Émile Rémy Martin, Louis XIII is an extraordinary tribute to the French monarch who first recognized Cognac as a distinct category. This legendary spirit is a masterclass in blending, uniting up to 1,200 individual eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the chalky, sun-drenched soils of Grande Champagne, the premier cru of the region. These precious distillates, made primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes, are aged over decades in ancient, thin-walled French oak casks known as tierçons. The Miniature houses this liquid gold in a scaled-down replica of the iconic Baccarat crystal decanter, whose design was inspired by a metal flask recovered from the 1569 Battle of Jarnac. It offers a majestic sensory journey of myrrh, honey, dried roses, plum, and honeysuckle, backed by a legendary, lingering finish.
🍾 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.