Remy Martin Louis XIII: Year Of The Dragon 2024 Cognac Grande Champagne 700mL

In a special celebration edition for the Lunar New Year, Year of the Dragon, this limited edition Louis XIII cognac designed by Chinese artist Liu Li Hong, starts life aged in individual cellars in centuries-old barrels, which helps to give it its rich, full flavour. 

The LOUIS XIII Classic decanter has remained the ultimate expression of our finest eaux-de-vie since 1874, an exquisite blend sourced from Grande Champagne terroir, the first cru of the Cognac region.

The finest and most precious eaux-de-vie, made using grapes grown in Grande Champagne – the premier cru of the Cognac region – are carefully blended over the years to create the cognac inside every LOUIS XIII Classic decanter. Provenance and time are the very essence of LOUIS XIII cognac. Each drop represents a finely tuned craft passed down from one generation of Cellar Master to the next. The eaux-de-vie are slowly aged in old Limousin tierçons (traditional aged French oak casks). Every sip is a taste of time.

No two of these decanters are the same. Hand-crafted by skilled artisans from the finest European crystal houses, each decanter is individually numbered and unique. The distinctive design, featuring a 20-carat gold neck and 10 distinctive spikes on each side, is inspired by a 16th-century flask uncovered from the site of the Battle of Jarnac, France, and later owned by LOUIS XIII founder, Paul-Émile Rémy Martin.

The LOUIS XIII Classic decanter is beautifully presented in a signature red display case with contemporary design features, and retains the iconic red colour. The coffret offers a new opening experience that recalls the moment in a gastronomic restaurant when the cloche is lifted to reveal the delights within. The coffret comes complete with an integrated mirror display to showcase the decanter at home, as well as a dedicated book to discover more about LOUIS XIII.

Tasting Notes:

Aroma: Luscious fruits, including figs and apricots, with hints of jasmine and honeysuckle.

Taste: Ripe fruits, delicate floral notes, and a touch of oak, offering a full-bodied and opulent taste experience.

Finish: A long and lingering finish, with lingering notes of dried fruits, warm spices, and a touch of vanilla.

"A tantalizing, rich nose unfolds in layers, with a floral bouquet of violets and jasmine followed by butterscotch and creamy vanilla, and finally hints of earthy leather, mushrooms, and oak. The palate is almost sticky and resinous it's so concentrated, offering honey, dates, dried orange peel, fig jam, and nuts, as well as nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. This continues into a luscious, lengthy finish which evolves as it keeps going and going. Bright bursts of raspberries and another floral flourish at the back, alongside cigar box and well worn leather to close the show." - Jake Emen, Distiller (99 Points)