Cognac Louis XIII de Rémy Martin
- Cognac in hand-cut Irish crystal snifters
The prestigious Louis XIII cognac is manufactured using grapes from the Grande Champagne territory of Cognac, France. It is blended from eaux-de-vie, some more than a century in age, then it is aged in tiercons, oak barrels that are several hundred years old, in its own cellar. A 750ml bottle of Louis XIII may be priced as high as $3,000(US) however average price range is between $1,800 to $2,500. The handblown crystal decanter alone (by Baccarat) sells for approximately $100. A 50ml ‘Petit Louis’ bottle can be had for $500. Fine Champagne Cognac is the only blend of two crus protected by the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC, the French law of 1938), which officially recognises the complementary qualities of Grande Champagne & Petite Champagne to provide a unique quality of cognac. [Ref: Wikipedia]
For us it’s a rare occasion that calls for a snifter of fine cognac, brandy or armagnac. However, when the moment is right, it’s nice to do it in style and share it with our friends, just as our good friend Dylan did when he gifted us with a beautiful bottle of Louis XIII several years ago, along with a stunning set of hand cut crystal snifters (all pictured above). Alla salute!
