Tasting Louis XIII Cognac Like Royalty [Lap of Luxury]

A cognac named for a king has been enjoyed by royalty and celebrities for nearly 150 years. In this Lap of Luxury, we went to The Bar at the Baccarat Hotel to taste the extraordinary Louis XIII cognac.
Baptiste Loiseau, the cellar master at Louis XIII, says this is a cognac with a long history, created in 1874 by Paul-Emile Rémy Martin. He wanted to highlight the superiority of the first terroir, the first cru, where they grow the best grapes in the Cognac region.
This region, Baptiste explains, is in the Southwest of France, about 100 kilometers north of Bordeaux. The vineyards there are influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and are home to white grapes.
In September and October, these white grapes are harvested to obtain wine that is double distilled in small copper pots to create what the French call eau de vie, which means "water of life." It is a crystal clear and pure eau de vie that will be suitable for aging for decades and decades.
Baptiste then uses those aged eaux de vie in blending sessions to create, each year, a finer blend of Louis XIII.
Baptiste has been the cellar master at Louis XIII since 2014. Taking over at 34, he is the youngest cellar master in The House's history and was trained by Louis XIII's first female cellar master, Pierrette Trichet.
Four generations of cellar masters are still alive today, keeping the secrets of a brandy beloved by everyone from Napoleon to Jay-Z.
Baptiste calls himself the guardian of the temple. He says he gets to make all of these wonderful blends with eaux de vie selected by the previous generations. His playground is 29 cellars with thousands and thousands of casks that he uses to create a consistent Louis XIII blend each year.
A Baccarat crystal bottle of Louis XIII easily runs $3,000. A cocktail made with Louis XIII at the Baccarat Hotel is $450 a glass.
But, Baptiste says, keep it simple when trying Louis XIII for the first time. He suggests appreciating it neat. There is no need to warm it up or swirl the cognac in the glass.
He also recommends having a fresh nose and palette and trying Louis XIII at the end of the morning when you're a little bit hungry and your senses are open. That's the perfect condition to experience all the wonderful perfumes in the eau de vie.
Louis XIII is also a drink you should take time to appreciate. Don't drink it right away. Baptiste suggests nosing it first. Approach the glass slowly and find the right distance to smell and enjoy all of its complexities. Figs and fruits will give way to floral notes, and finish with spice and freshness. Soak it all in, then take the tiniest of tastes.
Baptiste's advice is to start with just one drop on your lips to let Louis XIII invade your palette. It's a taste unlike anything else. When you're ready, take it all in., with a full sip.
Drinking Louis XIII is always a discovery whether it's your first taste or you've had it many times, Baptiste says. There are no rules. Just take your time, be humble, and pay tribute to the work of previous generations.
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--ALISON MORRIS

[@Jessethetoaster]

U know is expensive when u hear a ratatouille accent

[@sinazomakanda6546]

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[@bf3ram]

LMAO 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@Peter_Parker1986]

I am also think that

[@n4nurfknb1ness52]

Only thing you’re getting for cheap that’s French is toast or fries.

[@mamoore06]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JB-vo4lp]

This is the best drink I have ever had. I remember taking a drink with zero, I mean ZERO burn. As I exhaled flowers, caramel and vanilla came through. My very first thought... "This is how rich people get in trouble" I couldn't feel a thing. Then I stood up and felt heavy. Good stuff! I bought 3 glasses/shots at $200 each circa 2004.

[@JackMcVibez]

So excited to try it soon!! On my cruise I get a very special deal for A tasting

[@abquant378]

This was the best video I have seen about Louis xiii .... Awesome job!!!

[@Tommyavi]

the reporter: "when you're ready, take it all in!" ;O)

[@daveycrocker4466]

I knew id find this comment.

[@sergeantsavage1988]

I want Remy Martin Louis Xlll so bad it hurts... Ive only had it once and it's the best I've ever tasted...

[@SirZombalot]

You know the first bottle I'm going to but when this tour is over? Some damn Remy.

[@ZAZUxTHExGREAT]

They banged it out.

[@mikejaan66]

8k a bottle in SF airport duty free the other day. That’s a lot of JD I could buy instead.

[@chefsanders9151]

I have bought 2 mini bottles now. Its phenomenal

[@networkengineer2734]

Is this the one lalo Salamanca and nacho had ?

[@azenkwed]

1:57 "From Napoleon to Jay-Z" ahahahahahahaaa .... !!!

[@myownruin187]

3,500 and up depending where you get it..

[@eatsleepdrive7034]

It’s really good, sipping on some now.

[@yungog2o3]

Same bought the whole bottle for my birthday

[@Daddydaycare35]

I got this for my 29th birthday well worth the price tag!

[@DanFrederiksen]

Does a Louis XIII taste like an XO? or is an XO actually better if aging can be too much. It's a beautiful bottle but I wonder if it's better to have a sealed bottle for show and collection and then have an open bottle refilled with a new XO to drink from and to display the nice fleurs de lys stopper. If an opened bottle of Louis XIII spoils quickly when opened then it defeats the purpose of its price I think. Or can it keep once opened? perhaps if chilled.

[@karolyorban]

It has been aged quite long, and through all those years it got chemically stabilised (I know I am killing the magic here a bit). So if you have opened it, you have enough time to enjoy it. Never had one myself tho, it is 'a bit' out of my reach...

[@sergeantsavage1988]

I would drink it and have a bottle for display...😋

[@jeromeleesang942]

Louis is superior to any xo or xxo that I have ever had by a great margin. My favorite for price is the Hardy XXO which is a 50 and I think that is better than a Henesy XO or Remi XO or Camus etc.

[@charleswaldon8362]

Very cool

[@ucbwill]

Just had this yesterday. Looks i am definitely not a cognac or hard liquor person because it was just ok.

[@ernk75]

You just are realizing that after trying this how much Cognac did you try before this.

[@ucbwill]

@@ernk75 excellent point. Zero.

[@ernk75]

@@ucbwill oh wow well start off slow . I didn't care for Cognac until after drinking Bourbon for awhile then trying Cognac again you can really appreciate it and taste the fruit and different notes. Not an expert but then again what is lol but after some time you can tell the difference between better made ones and sometimes they are not that expensive. Enjoy trying some 👍

[@highlithouse6481]

When im watching a video about high shelve cognac but an ad of bottom shelve cognac

[@ChiddyGamer]

How was Louis XIII loved by Napoléon when he died half a century before the its first release?

[@tomjones8293]

FYI, Cognac business is the biggest legal scam invented by the French for morons on earth. hope this helps

[@Chemz6651]

It was that good.

[@Overtron95]

Does anyone happen to know what the metal dispenser next to the bottle of Louis XIII is called? I want one and don't know what to look for

[@danamanning6464]

it's called a "spear" or "pipette" and I'm online right now trying to find one for my husband's 75th bday

[@ironmantooltime]

It's called an enema 👍

[@timdillon7606]

Had the opportunity to try this at a reputable establishment in Princeton, NJ last night. I’ve had XO before and thoroughly enjoyed (in fact, I own a couple of bottles for my home bar.) I’m sorry to say, it wasn’t a pleasant experience. I’m not sure if it was just a bad bottle or something else. On the nose and on the palate, it was very alcohol forward. It really overpowered any other flavors, which is shocking since it’s only 80 proof. I jokingly said that the bottle was mixed with EverClear..It really was that harsh. I’m a bourbon guy & prefer higher proof offerings, I’m not a shrinking violet when it comes to the heavy hitters. The pour reminded me more of a young, 2 to 4 year old Whiskey than what’s considered to be one of the finest drinks to be enjoyed.

[@1ring2rule3pigs]

Sounds like you have an able palate. Which makes me believe that you got chiseled. "Reputable" and "NJ" in the same sentence already creates suspicion.

[@Quark1217]

Hard to believe that back in 1989 it was about $300 a bottle.

[@SMDH.2204]

My only question is what degree does he have that got him this job?

[@HandsomeFrog]

I’m a bartender in a prestigious hotel, and I can tell you that those people are certified oenologist, he may have been helped by family connections but Louis XIII doesn’t fall in the hands of a nobody, the bottles you see have been made by people who died before they were finished.

[@SMDH.2204]

@@HandsomeFrog Yikes!! Thanks for the insight.

[@NetMillionaire]

Just about to buy a Bottle...

[@marklee7565]

Buy one Simon,you won’t regret it! I’ve just purchased my first bottle and don’t regret it one bit!

[@NetMillionaire]

Mark Lee which one is best?

[@Squareuno]

Had it not my cup o tea lol.

[@raymonddonahue7282]

I like JTS Brown.

[@SpectrKing]

So many broke boi comments makes me sick if u are broke this ain’t for u only for the classy

[@ddeleary1888]

dont ya dare spill that bottler

[@beevang5278]

And then chase it with coke 😂😂😂

[@andylauchoira]

I was interested in the story until the reporter mention zizi I stopped watching not interested harm the brand.

[@ernk75]

That's how they try to get some to buy it . I mean if its that good should stand on it's own.

[@Champion_06]

What’s her @ tho?? 🤔

[@kevinpolanco4143]

Es más rico el tatascan en Honduras por menos de 1 dólar

[@Chemz6651]

No seas naco

[@LU2013Aziz]

Jay z lol

[@richardjones9375]

LU2013Aziz He also got his own wine company that is actually in France! Respect the man!

[@zquiickscopesz]

@@richardjones9375 word hov a legend aint got nun but respect

[@jacobktan]

Napoleon died in 1821.

[@connor6385]

Hi

[@jeffbmwm6]

Hi Connor!!!

[@connor6385]

jeffbmwm6 sup haha

[@oblivionnpc8688]

Shut up

[@wyattt-m6343]

Chug

[@brucel4847]

It'll taste like the cheap stuff

[@SpectrKing]

Ur stupid to say that u don’t have a working nose or pallet I taste the difference it is rich and more smooth then anything I’ve tried

[@billylongdick3192]

@@SpectrKing but is it worth 4k+ no no it's not

[@douglashernandez3250]

This is only for the rich☹

[@mikelbrenn111]

The pretentious accent alone will add another €3000.