Louis XIII Time Collection Origin
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured, ultra-premium Cognac, it is bottled at its absolute peak of complexity and does not age further in glass. It is ready to be savored immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored upright away from direct light and extreme temperatures.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
High-quality dark chocolate, Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, and roasted glazed pecans.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Louis XIII Time Collection 'Origin 1874' is a tribute to the birth of an icon. In 1874, Paul-Émile Rémy Martin created the very first decanter of Louis XIII, inspired by an ornate metal flask lost by a soldier during the Battle of Jarnac in 1569 and later unearthed in a local field. This exceptional Cognac is sourced exclusively from Grande Champagne, the premier cru of the region, renowned for its chalky soils that yield eaux-de-vie of unparalleled aging potential. A masterfully orchestrated blend of up to 1,200 distinct eaux-de-vie, some aged for up to a century in ancient Limousin oak tierçons, it offers a breathtaking symphony of myrrh, honey, dried roses, plum, honeysuckle, and legendary rancio. The 'Origin 1874' edition features a decanter design that replicates the original 19th-century vessel, complete with its distinctive fleur-de-lys medallions and a neck finished in white gold.
🍾 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.