Distiller Notes
Think a Century ahead.
Each decanter is the life achievement of generations of cellar masters. First created in 1874, Louis XIII is the embodiment of ancestral savoir-faire. The Miniature edition offers this timeless treasure in a precious format that can be cradled in the hand like a gem.
Nestled inside a special case, it offers a miniature version of the legendary crystal decanter, crowned with gold and the historic fleur de lys stopper. Louis XIII is an exquisite blend of up to 1,200 distinct eaux-de-vie, sourced 100% from Grande Champagne, the first cru of the Cognac region and matured slowly inside oak casks known as "Tierçons".
Widely regarded as the finest and most complex grape-based spirit in the world, Cognac follows rigorously strict production guidelines. It is made exclusively of wine—most commonly from Ugni Blanc—from the Charente and Charente-Maritime regions surrounding the town of Cognac in southwestern France. After a second distillation in antique copper pot stills (called charentais), the spirit is transferred to French oak barrels and aged a minimum of two years (VS). Cognac is classified by both age and region (Cru). The Grande Champagne Cru and Petite Champagne Cru, both having shallow limestone soils, are the most respected.