A magnificent and highly sought-after bottling of Rémy Martin Louis XIII, the ultimate expression of Grande Champagne Cognac. This particular decanter represents a release from the 2005 era, capturing a specific moment in the continuous legacy of this world-renowned spirit. It stands as a pinnacle of the Cellar Master's art, embodying centuries of heritage and unparalleled craftsmanship.
Louis XIII is a complex symphony of time, an exquisite blend of up to 1,200 individual eaux-de-vie. Every drop is sourced exclusively from the chalky soils of the Grande Champagne, the premier cru of the Cognac region, celebrated for producing the most elegant and long-aging spirits. The blend is a multi-generational masterpiece, containing eaux-de-vie aged between 40 and 100 years in ancient Limousin oak casks known as tierçons.
Each decanter is the life's work of generations of Cellar Masters. A release from 2005 is a testament to the guardian of the cellars from that period, who meticulously selected and blended these aged spirits to perpetuate the signature style of Louis XIII. It offers an olfactory and gustatory journey of incredible depth, a hallmark of this legendary cognac.
The spirit is presented in its iconic, individually numbered Baccarat crystal decanter. The design, with its distinctive scalloped edges and royal fleur-de-lis motifs, was inspired by a metal flask discovered on the site of a 16th-century battle. Finished with a 20-carat gold neck, this decanter is a celebrated work of art, making this Louis XIII bottling a treasure for any serious collector of fine spirits.
The decanter's presentation is rich with regal detail. A gleaming gold foil label wraps the neck, engraved with a prominent fleur-de-lis symbol above the words "LOUIS XIII de Rémy Martin GRANDE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC" in elegant fonts. The crystal itself is subtly etched near the base, stating "700 mL 40% alc./vol. FRANCE". The substantial golden capsule is beautifully embossed on its top, featuring a central fleur-de-lis encircled by the "LOUIS XIII" and "RÉMY MARTIN" names.
Visually, the bottle is a masterpiece. Its unique shape is defined by pronounced, spiked scallops around its circumference and three delicate glass feet, each stamped with an embossed fleur-de-lis. This royal emblem is repeated in multiple circular glass medallions pressed into the bottle's equator and front face. The typography is a blend of styles: "LOUIS XIII" is rendered in an ornate, decorative font, while "Rémy Martin" flows in an elegant script. This bottling is accompanied by its signature red presentation box, adorned with gold trim and a subtle, repeating pattern of the fleur-de-lis, solidifying its status as an icon of luxury.
This bottle remains in excellent collectible condition. The fill level is outstanding, reaching well above the shoulder and high into the neck, a clear indicator of perfect provenance and careful long-term storage.
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Max von Olfers
Max von Olfers is the founder of cabinet7, and has 10 years of experience with collector item appraisals. The oldest Cognac Max has consumed is from 1855.
Malte Lukowski
Malte Lukowski runs the operations & collector item departments at cabinet7, and has 4 years of experience with collector item appraisals. The oldest Cognac Malte has consumed is from 1920.
