The cognac was named in tribute to King Louis XIII of France. He was the first monarch to recognize the cognac as it's own category, eaux-de-vie. The final blend is composed of up to 1,200 eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne vineyards, ranging from 50 to 100 years in age. The rich, chalky soil, produces the finest cognacs in the region.
The cognac is aged at least for two years in French Oak casks. Over a century of production, Paul-Emilé Rémy Martin took over the business and began selling the cognac after the family name. In 1850, he began selling a blend of his best 100% Grande Champagne cognacs in a ornate decanter. Rémy Martin Louis XIII Cognac has over 250 discrete flavors which an experienced taster can taste but not at once. Rémy Martin Louis XIII Cognac has been the rarest spirit in the world crafted by four generations of cellar masters.
The decander was modeled after a flask that was lost on a French battlefield more than four centuries ago. Every crystal decanter of Louis XIII is decorated with fleurs-de-lis, hand-blown, numbered. Eleven skilled craftsmen work to make the decanters perfect. The miniature decanter is placed in a special red coffret like a diamond. The decanter uses a fleur-de-lys stopper and an iconic 20-carat gold neck. Pour a small amount of cognac into your glass and wait. Breathe the aromas from distance and bring in the glass in closer to fully experience the aromas. Enjoy one sip at a time.