 Louis XIII Black Pearl Redefines the Top Shelf Luxury Spirits: While five-star cuisine and world-class desserts are pleasing to the palate, it's the snifter of warm cognac that completes any luxury dining experience. Any diner with sophisticated taste will reach for the top shelf, where they will find the likes of Hennessey, Courvoisier, Martell, and of course Rémy Martin. Louis XIII, the high-end spirit produced by Rémy Martin, has long been associated with celebration and pure unadulterated satisfaction. The complex deep amber-colored cognac delivers aromas of delicate flowers, rich fruits and intense spices, and brings flavors of lychee, ginger, cigars and cinnamon to the palate. While there will always be room on the top shelf for Louis XIII, it is the latest, most refined version, Louis XIII Black Pearl, which is creating a well-deserved buzz.
The Black Pearl boasts all the same quality characteristics as Louis XIII, however it is the impressive casing that defines its regal nature. The cognac pays homage to the original Louis XIII decanter- a metal flask found in cognac dating back to 1569. However this isn't your run-of the-mill metal flask. Though it does embody a sense of antiquity, today's decanter is hand blown and fabricated from what appears to be smoky black or gleaming steel. Its value is exemplified by the limited number of Baccarat crystal bottles produced, each individually numbered. Rémy Martin outfitted the crystal with four distinct seals, all of which showcase the lily.
With only 786 decanters culled from just one tieron, don't expect to see the Black Pearl flying off the shelves. In fact, good luck trying to find it on the shelves as it is available by invitation only. Those who received an invitation have been provided with a code that grants them access to the Web site. In the private members only area, recipients can elect to be contacted by an ambassador, who will then direct them to a partner retailer in their area. The Louis XIII Black Pearl is priced at approximately $9,000.
For LxM Christina Stewart
Company: Rémy Martin
Business: Premium Spirits
Location: Merpins, France
Web site: www.louisxiiiblackpearl.com
Contact: www.remy.com/
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