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

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Since then, every Rémy Martin cellar master has been tasked with the challenge of harvesting and aging brandies that would slowly age over multiple decades, ultimately ending up as a component within a future Louis XIII blend. This is no easy mission, no matter how brilliant a master blender might be at his or her trade. Uniquely for it, the Martell Cellar Master chose oak casks that had previously been used to make a light brandy with a low brandy effect, where these precious barrels, known as its roux because of the reddish tinge of their wood, have entered the ideal stage of maturation for both the oak and the Eaux-de-vie, allowing for an ideally balanced exchange between the two.

A Unique Crystal Magnum Decanter of Special Louis XIII Cognac Engraved with a Map of the Americas". Sotheby's . Retrieved 10 March 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. 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.No-one can deny that the presentation of this high-end Courvoisier offering is stunning to look at. Created by the globally-acclaimed French crystal house of Baccarat, the teardrop-shaped decanter is a work of art in itself and styled on a ring that Napoleon himself gave to his soldiers. 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] We used a lot of terms like V.S.O.P., Grande Champagne, and Maître de Chai. You can learn what these mean and more with our guide to how cognac is made. Louis XIII Unveils L'Odyssée d'Un Roi In A Bespoke Trunk By Hermès". pursuitist.com. 30 March 2016 . Retrieved 10 March 2018.

Jardine, 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. It takes a while until you find a blend you love, or one that is a great gift for family, friends, or colleagues. There’s a difference between getting your dad a special Cognac for Father’s day and giving an unusual and classy Christmas present to your employees, just as an example. Everyone’s taste is different, that is why we are passionate defenders of a large variety of Cognacs. We believe that there’s no right or wrong when it comes to this beautiful spirit. One person might experience an XO Cognac as being “too sweet”, another might find it “extremely smooth”, and yet another “very mature in taste”. Some like the fruitiness of a young blend, while others find that spicy. And then there’s the discussion about the best way to enjoy Cognac.

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Neshvin, Prem (1 December 2017). "Pharrell Williams' Collaborative Song with LOUIS XIII only debuts in 2117". Luxury Insider . Retrieved 19 July 2018.