Louis Xiii Very Old Bottled 1960s
⏳ Drikkevindue
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.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Enjoyed neat as a digestif, paired with high-quality dark chocolate truffles, or served alongside aged Gouda cheese.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
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.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Maison Rémy Martin blev grundlagt i Charente-regionen i 1724 af den unge franske vinbonde Rémy Martin og regnes i dag blandt verdens mest hæderkronede og traditionsrige cognachuse. Med en kompromisløs dedikation til terroiret fremstiller huset udelukkende Cognac Fine Champagne på druer, der udelukkende stammer fra den kalkrige undergrund i Grande Champagne og Petite Champagne. Takket være traditionel destillation på bærmen i små kobberkedler samt tålmodig lagring på franske Limousin-egetræsfade skaber Rémy Martin spiritus med enestående aromatisk dybde, balance og gemmepotentiale. Det berømte sortiment spænder fra husets toneangivende VSOP og komplekse, lagdelte XO til den legendariske prestige-cuvée Louis XIII, der over hele verden hyldes som et sandt mesterværk inden for luksuriøst spiritushåndværk.