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Louis XIII unveils ‘first’ Cognac Mathusalem
Rémy Martin’s Louis XIII Cognac is to launch a 6-litre Mathusalem crystal decanter, thought to be the first edition of its kind released by a Cognac brand.
Rémy Martin will launch Louis XIII Le Mathusalem exclusively with Harrods
The Louis XIII Le Mathusalem edition, containing the Louis XIII blend, will debut in London’s Harrods department store in September as a two-month exclusive.
Made by Baccarat, the hand-blown decanters are “very limited” in number with each requiring more than 20 craftsmen to produce.
“Louis XIII Le Mathusalem is truly the result of a work of art and genius, a tribute to craftsmanship and time,” said said Ludovic du Plessis, Louis XIII global executive director.
“Harrods in London, a renowned institution whose history goes back as far as Louis XIII’s, is the ideal setting in which to launch this monumental edition.”
Nick Fleming, spirits buyer at Harrods, added: “Harrods is extremely proud to have been given the opportunity to showcase this unique release from such a globally recognised brand as Louis XIII.
“It is a true reflection of our mutual determination to present Harrods clients with the finest and most sought-after products from the spirits marketplace.”
Louis XIII Le Mathusalem is presented in a display chest featuring eight crystal decanters in a dedicated case, a serving platter and a pipette.
The Louis XIII liquid itself was fist created in 1874, and is a blend of up to 1,200 eaux-de-vie, the youngest of which is at least 40-years-old. Given aromas and tasting notes include myrrh, honey, immortelle, plum, honeysuckle, wood bark, leather and passion fruits.
Following the exclusive period with Harrods, the Louis XIII Le Mathusalem edition will be available worldwide from November 2016. The decanter retails at £60,000 (about US$78,000) for the duration of the Harrods exclusive.
Last year, a rare three-litre jeroboam of Louis XIII de Rémy Martin Cognac sold at auction for almost US$100,000 – the highest price paid for a decanter of its kind.