Rémy Martin Louis XIII 1874 - Time Collection First Release

The first release in Rémy Martin's prestigious Time Collection — celebrating the year Paul-Émile Rémy Martin created Louis XIII. Up to 1,200 eaux-de-vie each aged between 40 and 100 years. A crystal decanter inspired by an ancient royal flask unearthed near Jarnac.

Louis XIII was created by Paul-Émile Rémy Martin in 1874 — a landmark moment in the history of fine cognac. The Time Collection was established to honor that founding year and the principles it embodied: extraordinary patience, multi-generational maturation, and the pursuit of a complexity achievable only through the passage of extraordinary amounts of time.

The blend comprises up to 1,200 individual eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from Grande Champagne — the Premier Cru of Cognac, where the chalky Campanian soil produces the longest-lived and most complex distillates in the region. Each eaux-de-vie has been aged between 40 and 100 years before being selected for this blend. The youngest component is older than most of the world's rarest whiskeys. The oldest has been maturing for a full century.

The crystal decanter was inspired by an ancient royal flask unearthed near Jarnac — the historical heart of the Cognac region and home to the Rémy Martin family estate. The decanter is presented in a luxurious box, making this one of the most visually complete collector's objects in premium spirits.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep amber with golden hues from decades in Limousin oak.
• Nose: Rich and complex — dried fruits, honey, and floral undertones woven through an extraordinary depth that only a century of aging can produce.
• Palate: Smooth and well-balanced — figs, dates, and a hint of spice from the oldest eaux-de-vie. A seamless integration of up to 1,200 individual components.
• Finish: Long and lingering with a touch of sweetness — the finish of a century.

Specs

• House: Rémy Martin, Cognac, France (est. 1724)
• Region: Grande Champagne (Premier Cru of Cognac)
• Blend: Up to 1,200 eaux-de-vie, aged 40–100 years each
• Decanter: Crystal, inspired by ancient royal flask unearthed near Jarnac
• Series: Time Collection — First Release
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Time Collection? Rémy Martin's Time Collection is a prestige series honoring the founding year of Louis XIII (1874) and the principle that extraordinary cognac requires extraordinary patience. Each release in the series celebrates the passage of time as the defining ingredient in the blend.
• What does Grande Champagne mean? Grande Champagne is not the sparkling wine region — it is the Premier Cru growing zone within the Cognac appellation in southwest France. The chalky Campanian soil of Grande Champagne produces eaux-de-vie with the finest floral aromas and the greatest aging potential of any Cognac terroir. All Louis XIII eaux-de-vie come exclusively from this zone.
• How does Louis XIII 1874 differ from standard Louis XIII? Standard Louis XIII uses up to 1,200 eaux-de-vie aged 40 to 100 years and is one of the world's most recognized luxury cognacs. The Time Collection 1874 is a special prestige edition within the Louis XIII family, specifically celebrating the founding year with a distinct decanter and presentation that positions it above the standard expression.
• Is the 1874 Time Collection still available? In extremely limited quantities. As the first release in a new prestige series, original stock is finite and not replenished.