DEKAT DIGITAL 2019 - 2020

Personal. Intimate. Limited. The LOUIS XIII Black Pearl AHD is the latest cognac in the LOUIS XIII Black
Pearl Collection and is presented in a 35cl Baccarat decanter that encapsulates the essence of the
André Hériard Dubreuil Cellar. The occasion has been marked with a limited edition of 1 498 bottles,
drawn from a single tierçon of 576 litres, selected by Baptiste Loiseau, cellar master at LOUIS XIII
since 2014. The rare blend of LOUIS XIII Cognac combines the atmosphere of the André Hériard
Dubreuil Cellar, the former chairman’s vision for LOUIS XIII Cognac, his unprecedented partnerships
with the winegrowers, and the footprint of time.
BESPOKE CELLAR
Cooler, darker and damper than other cellars, conditions at the André Hériard Dubreuil Cellar fuse to
offer fresh, floral and earthy intense aromas, and therefore, a singular signature. The LOUIS XIII Black Pearl AHD
features remarkable notes of dried roses, honey, myrrh, cigar box, plum, honeysuckle, leather, figs and passion
fruit that gradually give way to the scent of wet chalk and woody undergrowth, leaving nothing but smooth
elegance in their wake.
The exceptional cellar was carved out of the chalky earth in 1991 and built over three levels entirely out of wood
and stone. André Hériard Dubreuil was the chairman of The House of Rémy Martin from 1965 to 1982, and
secured the grapes and eaux-de-vie for the future of LOUIS XIII and the next generations. He is remembered for
establishing long-term partnerships with selected winegrowers of Grande Champagne, the first Cru of the Cognac
region, based on fair but rigorous principles.
The cellar benefits from special ageing conditions. In addition to its cooler and darker interior, the temperature
remains between 12 and 19°C all year round and the humidity is higher (around 80%) than in other cellars. These
conditions are ideal for the eaux-de-vie during the ‘phase de mariage’, the final stage of blending when myriad
aromas intertwine to create LOUIS XIII.
INTERPLAY OF FLAVOURS
When compared with the classic LOUIS XIII and other Black Pearl editions, the LOUIS XIII Black Pearl AHD’s
difference lies in the blending and harmony between nature, the eaux-de-vie, the tierçon and the cellar. The location
of the tierçon plays a fundamental role in each cognac creation; each one is the result of a delicate interplay
between the eaux-de-vie inside, the wood, and the air outside. The inner sanctum of the André Hériard Dubreuil
Cellar is closer than ever to the roots of the terroir. The air is chilly, but the moist warmth of the forest carpet is distinct.
Set against the chalky wall, deep in the alcove in the family reserve, this specific tierçon harboured its own secrets.
EXQUISITE BACCARAT DECANTER
The LOUIS XIII Black Pearl AHD is contained in a beautiful Baccarat decanter, inspired by the royal flask
discovered on the battlefield of Jarnac, fought in 1569, and acquired by Paul-Émile Rémy Martin in 1850.
The 35cl limited-edition colour of steel is a work of art. The highly skilled and award-winning crystal makers at
the legendary Baccarat have produced an object of refined and complex beauty. The delicate symmetry of the
lacework combines with the meticulous detail of the medallions, with their minute pearl inlays revealing the pure
iridescence of hand-blown crystal decorated with precious palladium plating. A multitude of reflections catch the
light, dance across the surface and splinter into flashes of silver, black and anthracite, reflecting the essence of the
past and paying tribute to the original flask.
Availability on request through LOUIS XIII Conciergerie: conciergerie@louis-xiii.com
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