Rémy Martin : Malle Louis XIII Jéroboam

An iconic Grande Champagne Cognac cuvée born of unique expertise

The estate

Founded in 1724 in Charente by Rémy Martin, the eponymous Cognac House experienced international expansion as early as 1810 under the leadership of Paul-Émile Rémy Martin, the fourth generation at the head of the family business. Passionate about astronomy, he chose the centaur as the brand’s logo, in reference to his zodiac sign (Sagittarius).

Associated with Paul-Émile Rémy Martin since 1910, André Renaud became President of the house in 1924 and launched the Fine Champagne Rémy Martin VSOP cognac in 1927. This cuvée produced exclusively by the house is crafted from a blend of different crus from Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne, two of the six crus that make up the Cognac production area.

Since 1960, distinguished personalities have shaped the history of the house Rémy Martin, such as André Giraud, André Hériard Dubreuil, Georges Clot and Pierrette Trichet, the first female cellar master in Cognac. Since 2014, cellar master Baptiste Loiseau has continued the tradition of excellence that has driven the house for nearly three centuries.

The Rémy Martin Cognac House is renowned for the singularity, richness and refinement of its cuvées.

The vineyard

In 2012, the vineyards of the Domaines Rémy Martin became the first in the Charente region to receive HVE (High Environmental Value) certification. Since 2020, all the house’s partners have been committed to sustainable viticulture and 50% of their vineyards are HVE certified.

An exceptional cognac

Emblematic for its refinement and richness, the Louis XIII cuvée results from a rigorous selection and blend of eaux-de-vie crafted from several grape varieties grown in Grande Champagne, a prestigious cru within the production area of Cognac, renowned for its chalky soils and mild, temperate climate.

Created in 1874 by Paul-Émile Rémy Martin, Louis XIII is a cuvée of excellence that benefits from many years of aging in oak barrels, primarily sourced from the forests of Limousin. For nearly 150 years, Louis XIII has embodied the expertise and craftsmanship of each cellar master who, generation after generation, creates a unique blend from precious eaux-de-vie, perpetuating a singular and refined signature.

A symbol of the French art de vivre and the unique expertise of several generations of cellar masters, this exceptional spirit is presented in a decanter designed by the master crystal makers of the Baccarat crystal house, whose design is inspired by a 16th-century flask discovered at the site of the Battle of Jarnac. With its nearly unchanged design, circular silhouette inspired by Renaissance art and its fleur-de-lis evoking the Louis XIII style, this flask has adorned the tables of visionaries and witnessed key moments in history. Today, each decanter, mouth-blown and hand-shaped by master glassmakers, is a unique piece whose pure glass refracts the light and enhances the liquid with crystalline clarity, as if time itself were suspended.

Among the most prestigious cognacs across borders, Louis XIII derives its singularity from its multiple Cognac Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie, each bearing witness to an era and each drop celebrating a unique heritage as well as a visionary spirit.

This exceptional bottle in a 3‑liter format is presented here in a superb trunk including:
- a pipette, a tool traditionally reserved for cellar masters and passed down from generation to generation
- a decanter designed by the master crystal makers of the Baccarat crystal house, whose design is inspired by a 16th-century flask discovered at the site of the Battle of Jarnac
- four crystal tasting glasses designed by creator Christophe Pillet
- a booklet and a letter written by the cellar master
- an invitation to visit the Rémy Martin House in Cognac.

Cognac among the most prestigious across borders, Louis XIII derives its singularity from its multiple eaux-de-vie, each bearing witness to an era.

A highly precise production process

The winegrowers partnering with the Rémy Martin house ensure rigorous vineyard monitoring as well as harvesting at full ripeness. After pressing, the clear juices undergo a week-long fermentation. No additives are used before distillation, which takes place between November and the end of March.

The distillation of the eaux-de-vie is carried out on the lees in two stages. The second distillation produces a spirit at 70 degrees. Out of 1,000 samples, sometimes only about a dozen are selected, thanks to the expertise of the cellar master and his tasting committee, to be included in the Louis XIII blend.

Aging takes place in tierçons, oak casks from Limousin originally intended for transporting cognac and whose porosity and tannin profile are perfectly suited to the aging of eaux-de-vie. Each year, the cellar master’s work of selecting and blending the highest-quality eaux-de-vie represents a true legacy passed on to future generations.

Characteristics and tasting advice for Louis XIII by Rémy Martin

Tasting

Appearance
Beautiful amber‑mahogany hue.

Nose
The nose reveals delicate floral fragrances (dried rose, honeysuckle, jasmine), followed by candied fruits. With aeration, deeper notes of date, fig and walnut emerge, the signature of long aging.

Palate
An opening of walnut, fig and honey precedes a palate combining aromas of wax, tobacco, undergrowth, exotic fruits (passion fruit, lychee), herbs (thyme) and delicate spices (nutmeg, saffron, ginger).

Gourmet pairings

This cognac pairs harmoniously with caviar and Iberian ham.

Service

For an ideal tasting of this most prestigious cuvée from the Rémy Martin Cognac House, it is first recommended to place a drop of Louis XIII on the lips to prepare the palate. Louis XIII is a cognac meant to be enjoyed drop by drop.