The highest quality Cognac on the market today, Louis XIII has been carefully tended by three generations of Remy Martin cellar masters. The result is a magical combination of savoir-faire, art & patience. Remy Martin Louis XIII uses only grapes from the Grande Champagne region which guarantees it's unique, exclusive quality. It is blended from eaux de vie, some more than a century in age, then it is aged in 'tiercons', barrels that are several hundred years old, in a cellar set apart for it alone. Undoubtedly the world's finest, this exceptional Cognac has always been a favourite in the world of politics, fashion, & art. It's connoisseurs include Christian Dior & Elton John. Queen Elizabeth II, who was served Remy Martin Louis XIII Grande Champagne Cognac in Versailles Palace in honour of her 1957 visit to France, & Winston Churchill, who celebrated his election victory with it in 1951. It's colour is a very dark golden yellow with a fiery red tint & mahogany hue. The first nose is of narcissus, jasmine, very old tawny port, cigar box scent, curry, saffron, nutmeg & passion fruit. The second nose is of violet, iris, litchi, pineapple, eucalyptus & sandalwood. The first palate is very concentrated & wonderfully rich in aromas, warm & harmonious. Second palate is of the highest complexity including aromas from the first & scond noses. A long finish of up to an hour.