{"title":"Cognac \u0026 Brandy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCognac and brandy are grape-based distilled spirits aged in oak — among the world's oldest and most sophisticated spirit categories. Cognac is produced in the Cognac region of France from specific grape varieties and aged under strict AOC regulations. Brandy is the broader category — distilled from fermented fruit juice anywhere in the world. Wooden Cork ships premium cognac and brandy nationwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding Cognac Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVS (Very Special)\u003c\/strong\u003e — aged a minimum of 2 years in oak. Lighter, fruitier, and best for cocktails. \u003cstrong\u003eVSOP (Very Superior Old Pale)\u003c\/strong\u003e — aged a minimum of 4 years, with more complexity and balance. The most versatile tier for sipping and mixing. \u003cstrong\u003eXO (Extra Old)\u003c\/strong\u003e — aged a minimum of 10 years, deeply complex with dried fruit, chocolate, leather, and spice. Best for sipping neat. \u003cstrong\u003eHors d’âge\u003c\/strong\u003e and prestige expressions exceed the XO standard and represent the pinnacle of each house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTop Cognac Brands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hennessy\"\u003eHennessy\u003c\/a\u003e is the world’s best-selling cognac by a significant margin — VS, VSOP, XO, Paradis, and Richard Hennessy span every tier. Hennessy VS is the most consumed cognac globally and an essential cocktail ingredient. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/remy-martin\"\u003eRémy Martin\u003c\/a\u003e exclusively uses grapes from the prestigious Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne regions — their VSOP, XO, and Louis XIII are benchmarks of Champagne cognac’s character. Courvoisier, Martell, and Hine round out the major cognac houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArmagnac\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArmagnac is France’s other famous brandy region — older than Cognac and produced using continuous column distillation rather than pot stills, resulting in a more rustic, robust character. Vintage-dated Armagnacs are a collector’s market, offering single-year expressions going back decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Brandy \u0026amp; Other Styles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican brandy — particularly from California — is a growing premium category. Laird’s Applejack and apple brandy represent a uniquely American tradition. Calvados (Norman apple brandy from France), Pisco (South American grape brandy), and Grappa (Italian grape pomace brandy) round out the broader brandy world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between cognac and brandy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll cognac is brandy, but not all brandy is cognac. Cognac must be produced in the Cognac region of France from specific grape varieties (primarily Ugni Blanc), double-distilled in copper pot stills, and aged in French oak. Brandy is the broader category for any spirit distilled from fermented fruit juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat do VS, VSOP, and XO mean on cognac?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are age designations. VS indicates minimum 2 years aging. VSOP indicates minimum 4 years. XO indicates minimum 10 years. The grade reflects the age of the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat cocktails use cognac?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sidecar (cognac + Cointreau + lemon), the French 75 (cognac version), the Sazerac (originally cognac before rye became standard), and the Vieux Carré all use cognac. VS is the standard cocktail choice; VSOP and above are best reserved for sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo you offer gift wrapping for cognac?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — gift wrapping, gift boxes, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engraving\"\u003epersonalized engraving\u003c\/a\u003e are available on select bottles at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between cognac and brandy?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"All cognac is brandy, but not all brandy is cognac. 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Rémy Martin — a Fine Champagne cognac blending over 400 individual eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, aged up to 30 years in French Limousin oak, representing Rémy Martin's house standard for the XO tier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRémy Martin holds the only appellation in Cognac that specifies its source exclusively: every drop is Fine Champagne — a blend of at least 50% Grande Champagne with Petite Champagne — the two highest-rated crus of the Cognac region. This sourcing discipline gives Rémy Martin XO a floral, fruit-forward elegance that distinguishes it from XO expressions using eaux-de-vie from the lesser crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over 400 individual components, the XO Excellence is one of the most complex blends Rémy Martin produces below the Louis XIII tier, with the oldest components up to 30 years providing structure and depth while the younger eaux-de-vie contribute freshness and floral brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fig, apricot, jasmine, orange zest, oak spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe stone fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, dark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, persistent dried fruit and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rémy Martin, Cognac, France (est. 1724)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Champagne XO Cognac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400+ eaux-de-vie, aged up to 30 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grande Champagne + Petite Champagne (Fine Champagne appellation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/remy-martin\"\u003eRémy Martin at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e or explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/cognac-brandy\"\u003ecognac collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Fine Champagne cognac?\u003c\/strong\u003e A legal appellation requiring at least 50% Grande Champagne blended with Petite Champagne — the two highest-rated growing areas in Cognac. 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The toasted French oak casks used for 1738 differ from the standard Limousin oak used across most Rémy Martin aging — toasting caramelizes the wood's inner surface, releasing additional vanilla, caramel, and toffee compounds that transfer to the cognac more readily than the slower extraction from untoasted wood. The result is a rounder, warmer, and more immediately generous character than the standard VSOP at a similar age. 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Grande Champagne, the premier Cognac cru, produces eaux-de-vie with the most refined, long-aging potential of any cru, developing the floral and dried fruit complexity that extended oak maturation amplifies. The VSOP minimum of eight years (compared to the legal minimum of four) reflects Rémy Martin's house standard: the cellar master maintains the same aromatic profile across batches, drawing from a library of eaux-de-vie that range from the minimum age to older components that contribute depth without demanding XO pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amber-hued with dried apricot, nutmeg, and the floral complexity of Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie at minimum eight years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to full-bodied — dried apricot, warm spice, and a refined oak integration from Fine Champagne maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and smooth — the Grande Champagne refinement evident in the clean, sustained close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rémy Martin, Cognac, France (est. 1724)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Champagne VSOP Cognac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50%+ Grande Champagne, remainder Petite Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac\"\u003eCognac at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Fine Champagne Cognac?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A legal designation requiring the blend to contain at least 50% Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie, with the remainder from Petite Champagne only. 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The blend was so successful as a private expression that Hennessy commercialized it in 1870, making it the world's first commercially available XO cognac — and the benchmark against which all subsequent XO expressions are measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flavor profile of Hennessy XO is defined by the tension between dried fruit richness from the older components and the vibrant floral character of younger eaux-de-vie — a complexity that the 30-year maximum aging allows to develop fully before the blend is assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried rose, jasmine, fig, dark chocolate, cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark fruit, woody spice, candied orange, rancio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, persistent wood spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hennessy, Cognac, France (est. 1765)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e XO Cognac — Grande and Petite Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 100 eaux-de-vie, aged 10–30 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/hennessy\"\u003eHennessy at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e or explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/cognac-brandy\"\u003ecognac collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does XO mean in cognac?\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra Old — a legal age classification in Cognac requiring the youngest eaux-de-vie in the blend to be aged a minimum of 10 years. 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Hennessy — the third expression in Hennessy's annual limited Master Blender's Selection series, presenting a curated combination of eaux-de-vie chosen by Hennessy's Master Blender to express a specific facet of the house's 250-year-old cellars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Master Blender's Selection is Hennessy's opportunity to present expressions that fall outside the standard VSOP–XO–Paradis hierarchy — each numbered release drawing on a specific selection from the house's reserves that the Master Blender finds particularly compelling in that year. No. 3 is the third chapter in that series, produced in limited quantities and not repeated once the allocated stock is exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hennessy, Cognac, France (est. 1765)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac — Limited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Blender's Selection No. 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/hennessy\"\u003eHennessy at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Master Blender's Selection series?\u003c\/strong\u003e An annual limited Hennessy program presenting unique eaux-de-vie combinations chosen by the Master Blender outside the standard product hierarchy. 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The VS (Very Special) designation requires the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend to be aged at least two years in Limousin oak — but Hennessy's VS typically contains older components alongside the minimum-aged spirit, contributing more complexity than the minimum requirement suggests. The multi-cru blend draws on the house's extensive reserves: Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne for floral finesse, Borderies for roundness, and Fins Bois for immediate fruit expressiveness. 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Martell — the most celebrated expression from France’s oldest major Cognac house, blending eaux-de-vie from Petite Champagne and the Borderies — Martell’s preferred and most prized cru — in the distinctive blue-wax sealed bottle that has made Cordon Bleu one of the most recognizable prestige Cognacs in the world since 1912.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartell was founded in 1715 by Jean Martell, making it the oldest of the major Cognac houses. The Borderies is the smallest and rarest of Cognac’s six crus, producing eaux-de-vie with a distinctive violet, nutty character that cannot be replicated from Champagne or Bons Bois crus — and Martell is more committed to Borderies sourcing than any other major house. 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It is for collectors who want the definitive Hennessy statement — the one that carries the founder's name because nothing lesser could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, luminous amber with an extraordinary richness of color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure perfection — infinite aromas of past epochs in supreme balance. Crystallized fruit, floral notes, exotic spice, leather, and a silky wood depth that speaks to centuries of maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A texture of pure silk — the quintessence of crystallized fruit flavors, perfectly integrated spice, and a complexity that evolves across every moment on the palate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infinite. The finish of Richard Hennessy does not end so much as it transforms — each breath after the sip revealing new dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Baccarat Decanter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaccarat has been producing crystal for French royalty, heads of state, and the world's most discerning collectors since 1764 — one year before Richard Hennessy founded his Cognac house. The collaboration between two of France's oldest luxury institutions produces a vessel that is as extraordinary as the spirit inside it. Each Richard Hennessy decanter is hand-crafted at the Baccarat factory in Lorraine, France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hennessy, established 1765\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare eaux-de-vie dating back over 200 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-crafted Baccarat crystal decanter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/hennessy\"\u003eHennessy collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/cognac-brandy\"\u003eCognac at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Richard Hennessy compare to Hennessy Paradis Imperial?\u003c\/strong\u003e Paradis Imperial is Hennessy's second-highest expression — extraordinarily rare, floral, and refined, inspired by a blend created for Tsar Alexander I in 1818. Richard Hennessy sits above it: older, rarer, more complex, bearing the founder's name. If Paradis Imperial is the pinnacle for most collectors, Richard Hennessy is what exists beyond that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Baccarat crystal special?\u003c\/strong\u003e Baccarat has been producing lead crystal for over 250 years, supplying French royalty and heads of state. The crystal is distinguished by its exceptional clarity, weight, and the way it refracts light. A Richard Hennessy decanter in Baccarat crystal is among the most prestigious vessels in the spirits world — a collectible object independent of the Cognac inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho was Richard Hennessy?\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Hennessy was an Irish-born officer in the French army who settled in the Cognac region after military service and founded the Hennessy house in 1765. He recognized the potential of the region's eaux-de-vie and began shipping Cognac to international markets — establishing what would become the world's largest Cognac producer. The Cognac bearing his name honors the founder's vision and ambition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Richard Hennessy a good investment?\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Hennessy is among the most recognized names in ultra-premium Cognac globally — the combination of the Hennessy house's prestige, the Baccarat decanter, and the rarity of the eaux-de-vie blend make it consistently sought after by collectors. Secondary market values have historically reflected the acquisition price favorably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How does Richard Hennessy compare to Hennessy Paradis Imperial?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Paradis Imperial is Hennessy's second-highest expression \\u2014 extraordinarily rare, floral, and refined. Richard Hennessy sits above it: older, rarer, more complex, bearing the founder's name. 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Hennessy — a blend of the rarest and most exceptional eaux-de-vie from Hennessy’s private reserves, positioned above the XO in the house hierarchy and drawing on components that the XO program’s 100-eaux-de-vie blend cannot access — aged stocks of extreme rarity from Hennessy’s most protected cellar inventory.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hennessy hierarchy ascends from VSOP through XO to Paradis and then to the apex expressions: Paradis Imperial and Richard Hennessy. Where XO blends up to 100 eaux-de-vie aged 10–30 years, Paradis Imperial draws on only the most exceptional aged stocks from the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus — eaux-de-vie of extraordinary age and character that the volume demands of the XO program cannot accommodate. 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Up to 1,200 eaux-de-vie. 100 years in the making. The most extraordinary Cognac in the world, in the Magnum format.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLOUIS XIII is not produced the way other Cognacs are produced. Each decanter contains a blend of up to 1,200 individual eaux-de-vie — grape-based spirits sourced exclusively from the Grande Champagne, the premier cru of the Cognac region — some of which have been aging in Tierçon oak casks for up to 100 years. The cellar master who assembles a batch of LOUIS XIII today is blending spirit that was distilled by a cellar master who has been dead for decades. It is, by design, a multi-generational work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Magnum presents 1.75 liters of this Cognac in a hand-crafted crystal decanter that is itself a collector's object. 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The only way to experience the world's most extraordinary Cognac without committing to a full decanter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLOUIS XIII is not produced the way other Cognacs are produced. Each batch contains up to 1,200 individual eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the Grande Champagne — the premier cru of the Cognac region — aged in Tierçon oak casks for up to 100 years. The cellar master who assembles a batch today is blending spirit that was distilled by cellar masters who have been gone for decades. It is the longest, most patient process in the spirits world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 50ml presentation is for those who want a genuine taste of LOUIS XIII without the full decanter commitment — or for gifting alongside a special occasion. The Cognac inside is identical to the full 750ml and 1.75L expressions. It arrives in a presentation red box appropriate for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, burnished mahogany with extraordinary luminosity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infinite complexity — crystallized fruit, dried flowers, leather, honey, incense, and wood spice developed over a century of aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A symphony of flavor — fruit, spice, floral notes, and a silky texture that reflects decades of oak contact and expert blending.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long — minutes, not seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rémy Martin, established 1724\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grande Champagne, Cognac, France (100% premier cru)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 1,200 eaux-de-vie, aged up to 100 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tierçon oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/remy-martin\"\u003e750ml and 1.75L formats\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/cognac-brandy\"\u003eCognac selection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 50ml the same Cognac as the full 750ml decanter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the same blend, the same eaux-de-vie, the same 100-year aging process. 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