Buy Louis XIII Cognac in Singapore

Think a century ahead.
Each decanter is the life achievement of generations of Cellar Masters.

Since its origins in 1874, each generation of Cellar Master selects from our cellars the most precious eaux‐de‐vie for LOUIS XIII. Today, Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau is setting aside our finest eaux‐de‐vie as a legacy to his successors for the coming century.

LOUIS XIII is an exquisite blend sourced from Grande Champagne, the first cru of the Cognac region. The legendary decanters have been mouth‐blown by some of the most skilled master craftsmen for generations. LOUIS XIII features exceptional aromas evoking myrrh, honey, dried roses, plum, honeysuckle, cigar box, leather, figs and passion fruit.

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Frequently-Asked Questions about Louis XIII Cognac in Singapore

WHY IS IT NAMED LOUIS XIII?

Louis XIII cognac is named after the French King Louis XIII, who reigned from 1610 to 1643. During this time, the first ‘eaux-de-vie de Cognac’ were emerging, and in 1640 King Louis XIII levied taxes on these eaux-de-vie, thereby recognising cognac as a category of brandy in its own right. This official recognition by the French monarch gave cognac its unique noble standing and naming our cognac Louis XIII was a fitting tribute to the long-serving French king. It was also under his reign that the Rémy Martin Family settled in the region.

WHEN WAS LOUIS XIII CREATED?

Louis XIII cognac was created in 1874, although our origins can be traced back to the 1720s, when the Rémy Martin family began acquiring vineyards in Cognac. In 1842, Rémy Martin III produced the first reserves of aged eau-de-vie de Cognac – the beginnings of a legacy that would be passed down through future generations of cellar master, which would include his son Paul-Émile Rémy Martin I.

In 1874, as the House of Rémy Martin celebrated its 150th anniversary, Paul-Émile Rémy Martin I acquired a distinctive glass flask featuring three fleurs-de-lys. A farmer had found the flask on the site of the Battle of Jarnac, and it is thought to date back to 1569. Paul-Émile Rémy Martin I used the flask as inspiration for a decanter that he would fill with a blend of only the most amazing eaux-de-vie, and thus Louis XIII was born. A year after it was created, Louis XIII cognac began to be exported around the world in limited quantities.

WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOUIS XIII AND RÉMY MARTIN?

Both belong to the House of Rémy Martin. Louis XIII was born in 1874, when Paul Émile Rémy Martin acquired a glass decanter, thought to date back to 1569, featuring three fleurs-de-lys. This decanter inspired him to create Louis XIII cognac – a blend of the finest eaux-de-vie made from grapes grown in Cognac’s revered Grande Champagne region. Louis XIII cognac has always been made by the House of Rémy Martin, a cognac company owned by the Rémy Cointreau Group. Louis XIII is the most prestigious cognac made by the House of Rémy Martin. Today, Baptiste Loiseau is the cellar master of both Rémy Martin and Louis XIII.

HOW DO YOU PRONOUNCE LOUIS XIII?

Louis XIII is pronounced "Loo-ee tres" phonetically. Louis XIII cognac is named after King Louis XIII and tres is French for thirteen.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIFFERENT FORMATS?

Louis XIII cognac is presented in a few different decanter sizes, although there is no difference to the aromatic and flavour profiles of the liquid inside. The classic decanter contains 70cl of Louis XIII cognac, but other sizes are available, including a miniature (5cl), magnum (1.5l), Jeroboam (3l) and Mathusalem (6l). Based on a royal 16th-century flask that was lost on a French battlefield, each crystal decanter employed to encase the different formats of Louis XIII cognac is hand-blown and individually numbered, so no two decanters are exactly the same. The distinctive decanter still features the three fleurs-de-lys found on the original flask, and the neck of the decanter is decorated with 24-carat gold. In all its formats, the Louis XIII cognac decanter has become a global icon of luxury.

HOW LONG CAN I KEEP THE DECANTER ONCE OPENED?

In order to preserve the distinctive qualities of Louis XIII cognac, we recommend storing it in an upright position in a cool and dry cabinet. The decanter should not be exposed to direct sunlight. These conditions also apply once your decanter is opened. The crystal stopper is recommended for temporary use – for the ritual of presentation – only. For extended storage time, we recommend using the natural cork stopper. Once your decanter is open, it is recommended that you finish it within one year.

CAN I SELF-COLLECT MY LOUIS XIII PURCHASES WHEN I SHOP ON ISHOPCHANGI?

With collection counters in every terminal in Changi Airport, collecting your Louis XIII cognacs is made easy in Singapore. Enjoy duty-free prices when you shop with iShopChangi.