Remy Martin Brandy Louis XIII Cognac/Baccarat Crystal, 700 milliliters

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The delightful decanter showcases the coat of arms of the Otard family. It symbolizes the values of the Baron—strength, and loyalty—something that also is a worthy description of the delicious Cognac it holds within. A truly elegant addition to any collection, and certainly a fitting drink for any would-be King or the Queen in his life. Find out more about the wonderfulBaron Otard Fort et Fidelis. Aroma, flavor, and presentation: Find all these delicious offerings at Cognac Expert Royal connections (in addition to being named King Louis XIII, of course) include the fact that Queen Elizabeth II was served the Cognac on her visit to the Palace of Versailles in 1957. And although he might not be royalty, it’s worth mentioning that Sir Winston Churchill, chose the Cognac to toast his election win in 1951. In the vineyards of Cognac, the grapes are harvested when they reach aromatic maturity – when they embody the very nature of the soil from which they have grown – rather than at physiological maturity, the moment at which the balance between the acidity and degree of alcohol of the wine is best. More disastrous for Louis XIV was the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), in which the aging king defended his grandson Philip V’s inheritance of Spain and its empire. The long conflict plunged a famine-ridden France into massive debt, turning public opinion against the crown. Louis XIV and Religion

The eaux-de-vie that go into LOUIS XIII are always distilled twice with the ‘lees’, a mixture of grape yeast and minute particles of the fruit. With over three hundred years of Cognac creating below the company's belt, a bottle of Martell is bound to impress any cognac lover. On top of that, Martell is one of the four top-selling cognac houses. Does Martell expire?

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a b Phillips, Rod. "Rémy Martin's Louis XIII Cognac: The heart of cognac". nuvomagazine.com . Retrieved 5 April 2018. The important thing to keep in mind is that owning and tasting a Cognac such as Louis XIII isn’t solely about the taste—it’s about the whole experience: from presentation to aroma, palate to reputation. You don’t need to invest in specialty glassware for this purpose, but you do want to steer clear of balloon glasses. Their big, bulbous shapes enclose the aromas in the glass. They are not only able to completely articulate their natural fruit aromas, but they also combine harmoniously with subtle woody overtones from the red barrels of fine-grained oak, resulting in an extremely rich and sophisticated cognac that is an authentic expression of the Martell style. Is Martell VSOP brandy? From the heart of the second distillation, at 70 degrees alcohol comes the fiery young spirit that will, decades later, become LOUIS XIII. But only maybe.

a b c Hung, Jay (14 June 2017). "Louis XIII Cognac - A Royal Tasting with Baptiste Loiseau". Bevvy . Retrieved 10 March 2018. Louis XIII is bottled in several sizes: Classic (700 mL or 750 mL [USA]), Magnum (1.5 L or 1.75 L [USA]), Miniature (50 mL), Jeroboam (3 L), and Mathusalem (6 L) formats. [7] Collectors editions [ edit ] Rare Cask 42.6 [ edit ] Everywhere you go in Cognac, people are drinking Cognac and tonic, or Cognac on ice before dinner,” Canto says. “It’s great, it’s easy.” Sipped straight The eaux-de-vie for Louis XIII are still exclusively sourced from the Grande Champagne cru of Cognac. This region in Cognac is distinguished for its limestone composition that is considered ideal for the grapes employed in the production of cognac. [4] The ageing process takes place exclusively inside 100- to 150-year-old tierçons, thin-walled French oak casks originally designed for maritime transport that are no longer being produced. [5] Lovato, Kimberley (28 August 2017). "Cellar Masters On the Ultimate Compliment in Cognac: "You Haven't Changed a Thing" ". Robb Report . Retrieved 10 March 2018.In November 2015, Louis XIII partnered with actor John Malkovich and director Robert Rodriguez to create a film entitled 100 Years – The Movie You Will Never See, which will not be released until the year 2115, mirroring the 100 years it takes to create the final blend of Louis XIII cognac. [16] [17] The film highlights the uncertainty of the future and the variables that contribute to a single decanter of Louis XIII. [16] The film is housed in a safe designed by Fichet-Bauche, kept at the Cellars of Louis XIII in Cognac, France, set to automatically open on 18 November 2115. [16] Song [ edit ] At its simplest, The Drop is a single centilitre (10ml) of pristine blended Louis XIII Cognac presented in a chic, bijou bottle... but really it is so much more than that. What Louis XIII has created is a style icon for a new generation, a hit of pure luxury, a reinterpretation of taste and “art de vivre”, if you like. It is an opportunity for anyone to make Louis XIII part of their life journey, rather than a destination. The Drop is an open invitation to live your ethos, express your nomadic nature, and embrace your spirit of adventure by making a moment entirely personal and subjective: simply put, to make it yours.

Since 1874, each generation of cellar master has selected the oldest and best eaux-de-vie for Louis XIII from the House’s cellars. [2] As the cellar master may never taste the final blend for which some of these eaux-de-vie are intended, each cellar master must also carefully train a successor. The House's current cellar master, Baptiste Loiseau, joined as an apprentice to the previous cellar master, and then assumed the position of cellar master in 2014 at the age of 34. [2] Louis XIII Cognac takes this even further, with individual elements maturing in ancient oak barrels for up to 100 years or until they’re deemed ready to take their place in the sacred blend of Louis XIII. In addition, every eau-de-vie hails from the Grande Champagne premier cru. The result is a taste and aroma profile that is virtually one of a kind. To illustrate his status, he chose the sun as his emblem and cultivated the image of an omniscient and infallible “Roi-Soleil” (“Sun King”) around whom the entire realm orbited. While some historians question the attribution, Louis is often remembered for the bold and infamous statement “L’État, c’est moi” (“I am the State”). With just under 300 years of cognac making experience, Rémy Martin has a wide range and variety of cognacs available on the market today. Cognac vs. BrandyJardine, Alexandra (16 November 2017). "Pharrell Williams made a song for Louis XIII that you won't hear for a century in Fred & Farid campaign". Creativity Online . Retrieved 11 July 2018. He works with both the eau-de-vie set aside by the previous cellar masters, which he continues to blend, as well as to selecting new eau-de-vie that will eventually be used by his successors in the hundreds of years to come. Following the brand’s adage of “thinking a century ahead,” Loiseau will never actually taste the final cognac made as a result of his work today.