Canto likes VS Cognacs in long drinks, such as with ginger beer, lime, and fresh mint. He also thinks they make great Sazeracs or Old Fashioneds, bringing “woodsy aromas from the barrel,” he says. The best way to drink Louis XIII Cognac is by individually piping the cognac using a pipette into a glass. It is recommended that the cognac is at room temperature to maximize the flavor profile. Tesseron has a unique presentation: a dem-john shaped decanter that holds 1.75 liters. It’s a miniature version of the full sized demi-johns that are used to store a Cognac house’s oldest spirits. All of these regal delights are available to buy in our online shop, with fast delivery to any country in the world. Newhouse, Doug (10 January 2017). "Rémy Martin launches the Louis XIII 'Time Collection' ". Trbusiness . Retrieved 10 March 2018.

The wine obtained is very fragile. No additive may be used and the wine will be distilled as soon as possible during the winter following the harvest, that is to say, between November and the end of March. 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 ] 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. Born on September 5, 1638, to King Louis XIII of France and his Habsburg queen, Anne of Austria, the future Louis XIV was his parents’ first child after 23 years of marriage; in recognition of this apparent miracle, he was christened Louis-Dieudonné, meaning “gift of God.”He also appointed himself patron of the Académie Française, the body that regulates the French language, and established various institutes for the arts and sciences. 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”). Neshvin, Prem (1 December 2017). "Pharrell Williams' Collaborative Song with LOUIS XIII only debuts in 2117". Luxury Insider . Retrieved 19 July 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 ] A hard-working and meticulous administrator who oversaw his programs down to the last detail, Louis XIV nevertheless appreciated art, literature, music, theater and sports. He surrounded himself with some of the greatest artistic and intellectual figures of his time, including the playwright Molière, the painter Charles Le Brun and the composer Jean-Baptiste Lully. Louis XIII is an exceptional Cognac. It’s in a class all by itself. The taste of perfection. Even if a bottle is beyond your reach, however, a taste shouldn’t be.

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The longer a Cognac ages, the more rich, fruity, nutty notes it will have. Younger Cognacs are always a hit at happy hour — pair with hard cheeses, oysters, or caviar, Canto suggests. Older age statements work beautifully with chocolate, mushrooms, and even game meats. 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. For decades, a bottle of Louis XIII has represented the pinnacle of refinement, rarity, and master craftsmanship. It's described as the king of Cognacs, and its history is a mix of legend, artistry, and achievement.

Rare Cask 42.6 is distinguished by its alcohol content at 42.6% ABV rather than the expected 40%. [8] Rare Cask 43.8 [ edit ] LOUIS XIII Cognac is unique in a multitude of ways — to start, Rémy Martin (the producers of LOUIS XIII) harvests grapes from the Grande Champagne cru, then distills “on lees,” referring to the solids left over from pressing the grapes. This lends a more concentrated character to the final product, and Rémy Martin is the only producer to do this. The juice is then left to ferment naturally for one to two weeks. Low initial alcohol content is considered an advantage, as the aromas of the cognac will be richer. 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. Rosen, Christopher (5 May 2016). "Cannes to showcase John Malkovich movie no one will see for 100 years". EW.com . Retrieved 19 July 2018.

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The Cellar Master will inspect and sample each cask every year, judging evolution with an expert nose and selecting certain casks to be blended with certain others.