Rémy Martin : Louis XIII

The refinement and excellence of an iconic cognac

The estate

Founded in 1724 in Charente by Rémy Martin, the eponymous Cognac House experienced international expansion as early as 1810 under the leadership of Paul-Émile Rémy Martin, the fourth generation at the head of the family business. Passionate about astronomy, he chose the centaur as the brand’s logo, in reference to his zodiac sign (Sagittarius).

Associated with Paul-Émile Rémy Martin since 1910, André Renaud became President of the house in 1924 and launched the Fine Champagne Rémy Martin VSOP cognac in 1927. Produced exclusively by the house, this cuvée is crafted from a blend of different crus from Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne, two of the six crus composing the Cognac production area.

Since 1960, distinguished personalities have shaped the history of the Rémy Martin house, including André Giraud, André Hériard Dubreuil, Georges Clot and Pierrette Trichet, the first female cellar master in Cognac. Since 2014, cellar master Baptiste Loiseau has carried on the tradition of excellence that has driven the house for nearly three centuries.

The Rémy Martin Cognac House is renowned for the singularity, richness and refinement of its cuvées.

The vineyard

In 2012, the vineyards of Domaines Rémy Martin were the first in the Charente region to be certified HVE (High Environmental Value). Since 2020, all of the house’s partners have been committed to sustainable viticulture and 50% of their vineyards are HVE certified.

An exceptional cognac

Iconic for its refinement and richness, the Louis XIII cuvée results from a rigorous selection and blend of eaux-de-vie crafted from several grape varieties grown in Grande Champagne, a prestigious cru within the Cognac production area, renowned for its chalky soils and mild, temperate climate.

Created in 1874 by Paul-Émile Rémy Martin, Louis XIII is a cuvée of excellence that benefits from aging for many years in oak barrels, mainly sourced from the forests of Limousin. For nearly 150 years, Louis XIII has embodied the expertise and craftsmanship of each cellar master who, generation after generation, creates a unique blend from precious eaux-de-vie, perpetuating a singular and refined signature.

A symbol of the French art of living and the unique expertise of several generations of cellar masters, this exceptional 70 cl bottle is presented here in a refined case containing a decanter designed by the master crystal makers of Baccarat. Its design is inspired by a 16th-century flask discovered at the site of the Battle of Jarnac. With its almost unchanged design, its circular silhouette inspired by Renaissance art and its fleur-de-lys reminiscent of the Louis XIII style, this flask has adorned the tables of visionaries and witnessed key moments in history. Today, each decanter, mouth-blown and hand-shaped by master glassmakers, is a unique piece whose pure crystal refracts the light and enhances the liquid with crystalline clarity, as if time itself were suspended within it.

One of the most prestigious cognacs across borders, Louis XIII derives its singularity from its multiple Grande Champagne Cognac eaux-de-vie, each reflecting an era and every drop celebrating a unique heritage as well as a visionary spirit.

Meticulously crafted

The winegrower partners of the Rémy Martin house ensure rigorous monitoring of their vineyards and harvest the grapes at full ripeness. After pressing, the clear juices undergo a week-long fermentation. No additives are used prior to distillation, which takes place between November and the end of March.

The distillation of the eaux-de-vie is carried out on the lees in two stages. The second distillation produces a spirit at 70 degrees. Out of 1,000 samples, sometimes only around a dozen are selected, thanks to the expertise of the cellar master and his tasting committee, to be included in the Louis XIII cuvée.

Aging takes place in tierçons, oak barrels from Limousin originally dedicated to the transport of cognac and whose porosity and distinctive tannins are perfectly suited to the aging of eaux-de-vie. Each year, the work of selecting and blending the finest quality eaux-de-vie by the cellar master is a true legacy left to future generations.

Characteristics and tasting advice for Louis XIII by Rémy Martin

Tasting

Appearance
Beautiful amber-mahogany hue.

Nose
The nose reveals delicate floral fragrances (dried rose, honeysuckle, jasmine), followed by candied fruit. With aeration, deeper notes of date, fig and walnut emerge, a signature of its long aging.

Palate
An opening of walnut, fig and honey precedes a palate combining aromas of wax, tobacco, undergrowth, exotic fruits (passion fruit, lychee), herbs (thyme) and delicate spices (nutmeg, saffron, ginger).

Gourmet pairings

This cognac pairs harmoniously with caviar and Iberian ham.

Serving

For an ideal tasting of this top-tier cuvée from the Rémy Martin Cognac House, it is recommended to first place a drop of Louis XIII on your lips to prepare the palate. Louis XIII is a cognac to be savored drop by drop.