Louis XIII Debuts Black Pearl Limited to 398 Bottles
Equipped with a 13°C Temperature-Controlled Cooling Base to Recreate the Le Grollet Cellar Aging Experience
Renowned French Cognac brand Louis XIII has officially launched its latest masterpiece, Black Pearl: Tribute to the Birthplace of Louis XIII, strictly limited to 398 bottles worldwide, adding an exceptionally rare jewel to this iconic Cognac line.
Recreating the Cellar Aging Atmosphere of the Brand's Birthplace
The core concept of this Cognac lies in recreating the aging ambiance of the Le Grollet cellar, the birthplace of the brand. Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau meticulously selected precious eaux-de-vie from historic demijohns and blended them in a single tierçon oak cask dedicated to the Le Grollet cellar. To ensure tasting under optimal cellar conditions, each bottle comes with a specially designed cooling base that precisely maintains a constant temperature of 13°C (55.4°F).
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Aromatic Complexity and an Extended Sensory Journey
In terms of its flavor profile, this Cognac offers notes of warm spices, classic rancio, and nutmeg, accompanied by delicate hints of chocolate, displaying rich and complex aromatic depth.
Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau remarked that tasting in the Le Grollet cellar is always a deeply moving sensory journey. The cellar's unique climate, ethereal humidity, cool temperatures, and dim winter light elevate the aromatic dimensions of the spirit, revealing a little-known facet of Louis XIII and presenting an essence as rich and profound as unearthing an ancient treasure.
Ludovic du Plessis, Global Executive Director of Rémy Cointreau Prestige, added that this marks the first time the brand has extended the cellar's sensory experience beyond its walls. Through this exclusive blend and temperature-controlled ritual, enthusiasts are invited into an unprecedented tasting dimension. In addition to the bottled release, by-the-glass tasting experiences are offered at selected venues in London, Paris, New York, Shanghai, and Kuala Lumpur.
📅 Publication Date: 2026-09-11
🔗 Source: The Spirits Business