Louis XIII
The creation of the Louis XIII cognac in 1874 is in no way a coincidence. It represents the absolute mastery of time, a succession of daring initiatives and an unceasing quest for quality within the House of Rémy Martin.
Louis XIII, the prestigious bond between the past and the future, opens - with the passion of three generations of cellar masters - the doors to the great saga of luxury spirits. It illustrates the collective work of men with strong ties to their land and the guardians of secular secrets.
Their art will cross the 20th century. It will embrace the future with a steadfast faith and an extraordinary boldness. This art is similar to that of cathedral builders who never saw the completion of their work and used only the best materials for their building.
The creation
While a life is measured in years, Louis XIII spans the centuries. One hundred and fifty years will pass between the founding of the House of Rémy Martin in 1724 and the birth of Louis XIII in 1874. The purchase of the best parcels of land from 1720, the extension of the cellars in 1774 to allow old eaux-de-vie to develop… From 1821, Rémy Martin III, the twenty-one-year-old visionary director, blends the first reserves of old eaux-de-vie to prepare the future.
His son, Paul-Émile Rémy Martin I, will inherit this know-how and passion. As the apogee of a life devoted to cognac, he creates Louis XIII and registers it officially on 13 June 1874 under the name of “Très Grande Champagne – Age Unknown”.
The name of Louis XIII is in tribute to the king of France Louis XIII, under whose reign the Rémy Martin family took up residence in the Cognac area. He was also the first monarch to recognise cognac as a category in its own right in the world of eaux-de-vie.
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The first encounter with Louis XIII is one of sight. By letting the light filter through the crystal, it reveals its mahogany colour. Then, the sense of smell comes into play. The first nose of Louis XIII is incredibly rich, combining floral aromas with spicy fragrances. Jasmine is a dominant note, highlighting the saffron. It is then followed by the five Chinese spices, punctuated by the scents of Havana. The second nose blends the perfumes of flowers and exotic fruit more precisely. Once the fragrances of jasmine and saffron have taken hold of our nose, we are already in the rich and harmonious world of Louis XIII. We next find ourselves
being drawn into the nuances of dried fruit and the ambiance of frankincense…
Then comes the moment of discovery on the palate. The first drop of Louis XIII
will infuse the whole mouth, giving life to subtle tonalities of fig and sandalwood.
On “savouring” the subsequent mouthful, infinite flavours are revealed as we
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