In the history of Louis XIII, the extraordinary moment of a Rare Cask unveiling has only happened once before. Now by the grace of nature, and only for the second time, JOSHUA’s is delighted to reveal the spectacular Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6, discovered by the gifted Cellar Master, Pierrette Trichet.
There will never be more than 738 decanters worldwide and each is hand engraved with an individual number. Every exquisite Louis XIII1 Rare Cask is made out of precious black Baccarat crystal – Rare Cask’s signature, created by 20 expert craftsmen, who have to execute the most challenging colour to which the art of crystal can aspire. A rose gold decor dresses the neck of the decanter, crowned by a black crystal stopper.
“As I tasted, I experienced that same sensation, that moment of revelation and emotion that I remembered so well. All signs suggested that I had found another Rare Cask. ” – Pierrette Trichet
Like all Louis XIII editions, the Rare Cask has aged for up to a century in unusual ancient casks known as ‘tierçons’. However, it was when the cognac had reached its final phase of refinement that Pierrette discovered an astonishing exception to the precious spirit; she knew she was experiencing the spontaneous distinctive characters of a Rare Cask. The precise cause of a Rare Cask is still an entire mystery; although it is certain that there would be no Rare Cask without the extraordinary sensibilities of a Louis XIII Cellar Master like Pierrette, who possess a rare talent to uncover the exception when nature sees fit to present it.
Pierrette Trichet is the fourth in a succession of the House of Rémy Martin Cellar Masters. Each in their turn has played their part in the century that made this Rare Cask – from the selection of the first young eaux-de-vie through patient decades of expert observation and blending that eventually married more than 1,200 eaux-de- vie.
Price: £15,000
The unique Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6 will be available exclusively by the glass from June in great establishments such as The Arts Club and 45 Park Lane (Dorchester Collection), and can be purchased at fine wine & spirit boutiques such as Harrods or Hedonism Wines from September 2013.
- Since 1874, Louis XIII has been regarded as the world’s premier luxury Cognac enjoyed by both royalty and world leaders including King George V and Winston Churchill. A unique blend of over 1,200 eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from Grande Champagne, the most prestigious cru in Cognac, Louis XIII is aged for up to a century in unique barrels known as ‘tierçons’ for ultimate depth and luxurious intensity. Each exquisite handmade Louis XIII crystal decanter is created by a minimum of five expert craftsmen and finished with 24 carat gold. ↩