Louis Xiii Very Old Bottled 1960s
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, Cognac does not age or improve in the bottle. This historic 1960s bottling is fully matured and ready to be enjoyed immediately. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its delicate, complex aromatics.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Enjoyed neat as a digestif, paired with high-quality dark chocolate truffles, or served alongside aged Gouda cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Created in 1874, Louis XIII is the crown jewel of Remy Martin, named in honor of the French monarch who recognized Cognac as a distinct category. This legendary spirit is a blend of up to 1,200 individual eaux-de-vie, sourced exclusively from the chalky soils of Grande Champagne, the premier cru of the region. These precious distillates, made primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes, are aged for decades in historic oak tiercons, some of which are centuries old. This specific bottling from the 1960s represents a golden era of production, presented in the iconic fleur-de-lis crystal decanter inspired by a Renaissance flask recovered from the Battle of Jarnac. It offers an extraordinary sensory journey, showing notes of myrrh, dried fruits, leather, and cigar box, underpinned by an eternal 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.