Louis XIII cognac is an intricate alchemy of up to 1200 eaux-de-vie, the youngest of which is at least 40 years old. Louis XIII, the French luxury brand rooted in cognac history, launches the world’s first ever Louis XIII boutique. This pioneering new chapter in the Louis XIII history is taking place in Beijing, in … Read more
Louis XII Le Mathusalem is truly a monumental edition. This is the very first time that a cognac will produce a mathusalem edition in crystal. Made by the legendary crystal manufacturer Baccarat, it requires over 20 master craftsmen to produce. Each of these decanters is blown by the craftsmen of La Maison Baccarat. “As old … Read more
The Cognac Board (BNIC) announced today the tenth edition of “La Part des Anges,” (The Angel’s Share) to take place Thursday, September 22nd, 2016. The event is named after the percentage of alcohol that evaporates during cognac’s long aging process. Celebrating their tenth anniversary, the gala will be held in an exclusive venue in the heart … Read more
L’Odyssée d’un Roi – a bespoke tribute to the LOUIS XIII mythical journeys through the ages. The first shipments of Louis XIII cognac in the late 1870s inspired Louis XIII cognac, one of the world’s most storied Grande Champagne Cognacs, to create L’Odyssée d’un Roi, a unique collaborative project with Hermès, Saint-Louis and Puiforcat. More than 50 … Read more
The first Swiss mechanical watch with a drop of alcohol. Cognac Gautier 1762 has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest cognac sold at a public auction. A bottle of this unique beverage was purchased by Wealth Solutions and was used in the manufacture of the Armin Strom Cognac Watch – the … Read more
This legacy cognac symbolizes the transmission of unique savoir-faire from one generation to the next. Famous Hennessy Master Blender Yann Fillioux is passing the torch to his nephew, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, who will bring his own vision to the Maison Hennessy and ensures that its savoir-faire is carried safely into the future. To mark … Read more