The day is etched in history forever. Behold the Louis XIII Rare Cask 43.8 - a unique special edition that can't be predicted or replicated. Remy martin has bestowed upon us its crown jewel of its empire- - The Louis XIII Rare Cask, the rarest and most exquisite offering, enters India to completely change the meaning of supreme luxury.
Every once in a while a cognac comes along that turns the industry upside down. Whether by chance or science, or simply by fate, the one thing these cognacs have in common is they were all produced with a great amount of love at each step of the process. The Louis XIII Rare Cask from the House of Remy Martin is no exception.
For the first time in the history of Louis XIII, a strictly limited edition of just 786 bottles drawn from a single special cask comprising of 1200 eaux de vie aged upto 100 years that delivers a strong 43.8 degrees alcohol, identified by Cellar Master Pierrette Trichet in 2004 has been launched.
The beautiful decanter is presented in a "coffret" forged in metal. The craftsmen of French-house Baccarat have created a fresh version of the iconic Louis XIII decanter. The decanter is made in black crystal, a material that requires craft skill of the highest order. The metallic oxides that create the colour must be distributed with infinite care to achieve the perfect opaque black. More than fifty hand-crafted operations are entailed in the making of a Louis XIII decanter, and they must all be completed while the necessary temperature remains in the glass. Each decanter is a spectacular race against time, executed by a team of some 20 master craftsmen working in unison.
The neck of the decanter is finally dressed in palladium, a rare and precious metal that ranks with gold and platinum. Each decanter requires nigh on two weeks' work to complete.
Mirrors and internal lighting aim to display the lustre of the black Baccarat crystal, and the neck of the decanter is secured by a metal clasp, designed to present the black crystal stopper like a precious jewel. The "coffret" is embellished with a quatrefoil design inspired by the royal fleur-de-lys of France, aiming to offer a contemporary rendition of a traditional motif that celebrates the historic roots of Louis XIII.
The entire experience of tasting the Louis XIII Rare Cask is like a trip into history itself. Louis XIII is famed for its mellow, nectar-rich opulence and the astonishing variety of its flavours, most especially those rare aromas that come only with a century of aging. As many as 250 flavours are there to be discovered in successive tastings. Louis XIII Rare Cask casts a sensational new light on this extraordinary profile, and adds rare aromas of its own. The nose opens with a show of astonishing intensity, and unfurls layer by layer with fabulous discoveries. First, a formidable bouquet of wild mushrooms, then a chorus of more lifted underwood notes that summons up visions of the forest in autumn. These are followed in turn by a sparkling display of full, spicy tones that speak of 100 years aging in Limousin oak, and then gingerbread, wax, nuts and fresh mint.
Strength on the palate is supplanted here by a wave of rounded textures. From the first sip, the palate is showered with a thousand ornaments, marked by dense notes of mushroom joining in celebration with bold tones of candied fruit. You can almost taste the stone walls of the cellars.
What are the factors that might have produced this special cask? Slight movements in the casks at the time of the blendings may have played their part, combined with historic conditions at certain moments in the aging process. But any explanation is strictly theoretical. There is no way to replicate the conditions that might produce another LOUIS XIII RARE CASK.
An event of this kind will forever remain beyond the reach of prediction.
With a peg costing Rs.1, 25,000+ taxes, indulge your senses in pure ecstasy at The Library Bar, Leela Kempinski, New Delhi.
"We are extremely honoured and proud to present the rarest of rare, the Louis XIII Rare Cask, at The Leela Palace, New Delhi. The elegance and grace of The Leela and the extraordinarily special Louis XIII Rare Cask will supersede everything termed uber luxe today. To make the moment special for our consumers, Louis XII Rare Cask will be served in special Baccarat crystal glassware designed by French designer Christophe Pillet", Rukn Luthra, Managing Director, Indian Sub-Continent, Remy Cointreau India Pvt Ltd.
'The Leela Palace New Delhi is delighted to associate with Remy Martin. We strongly feel that a product as niche as the Louis XIII Rare Cask will enhance our product offering, giving discerning connoisseurs a taste of the finest that the country has to offer. Available exclusively at The Library, The Leela Palace New Delhi, the hotel is the first Indian hospitality brand to introduce the rare spirit into the Indian market', Charles Morris, General Manager, The Leela Palace New Delhi.
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