Louis XIII

Louis XIII is Rémy Martin’s pinnacle Cognac — a blend of up to 1,200 eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from Grande Champagne, aged 40 to 100 years, housed in handcrafted Baccarat crystal decanters. The range includes the classic 700ml decanter, The Drop 5×10ml, Magnum 1.5L, and limited-edition collector pieces including the Time Collection and special annual releases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Louis XIII different from standard Cognac?

The fundamental distinction is time. Standard Cognac ages in oak for a minimum of 2 years (VS) or 4 years (VSOP) — Louis XIII blends eaux-de-vie aged between 40 and 100 years, then rests the assembled blend in tiercons (smaller barrels) for further integration. Rémy Martin’s cellar master is always working with stock that will be bottled decades after their retirement — each generation managing inventory for the next. The 1,200 individual eaux-de-vie in the blend come exclusively from Grande Champagne, the most prestigious Cognac cru, known for the lightest, most age-worthy spirit.

What is the Baccarat crystal decanter and is it refillable?

Each Louis XIII decanter is handcrafted at the Baccarat crystal factory in Lorraine, France — requiring over 20 hours of skilled craftwork per piece. The decanter is not designed to be refilled once empty; it is intended as a collectible object. Louis XIII offers a refill program in select markets where the empty decanter can be exchanged and refilled at authorized locations, but the decanter itself remains the property of the owner. The flat-bottomed design and hand-cut stopper are signatures of the Louis XIII presentation that distinguish it from any other Cognac format.