Luxury has always been more than an object; it is a way of life. Few maisons embody that philosophy as completely as LOUIS XIII, the storied cognac house whose every drop is an act of patience measured in decades, not years. This fall, LOUIS XIII expands its universe beyond the decanter with Art de la Table, its first-ever porcelain tableware collection. The debut marks a seamless evolution: transforming the dining table into a stage for the same artistry and reverence that defines the cognac itself.
A Dialogue Between Cognac and Porcelain
The six-piece ensembles—plates, bowl, tea, and coffee sets—arrive in two expressions, each a meditation on the heritage of Grande Champagne and the mystery of time. Created in collaboration with J.L. Coquet, a Limoges porcelain house revered since 1824, Art de la Table represents a rare meeting of two French institutions devoted to craft, terroir, and ritual. Only 750 numbered sets will be released worldwide.
“These Art de la Table collections mark a new chapter in LOUIS XIII art de vivre,” shares Anne-Laure Pressat, Executive Director of LOUIS XIII. “They are an invitation to discover or rediscover LOUIS XIII through a brand-new elevated experience.”
Soil is Our Soul
If cognac begins in the vineyard, then Soil is Our Soul brings that truth to the table. The collection’s porcelain bears a deliberate roughness, echoing the chalky soils of Grande Champagne where LOUIS XIII eaux-de-vie take root. Run a hand across the surface, and the texture recalls the earth itself—a tactile reminder that excellence is born not only of artistry but of place. It is tableware designed not simply to hold a course, but to ground a meal in origin and authenticity.
Light of Time
Where Soil speaks of earth, Light of Time captures the invisible alchemy of aging. Carved with delicate facets, the porcelain refracts light in shifting patterns, much as a cellar master reveals brilliance from the shadows of a barrel. These pieces play in chiaroscuro, transforming the table into a canvas of shadow and glow, a poetic parallel to eaux-de-vie finally emerging after decades of slumber.
A Choreography of Forty Hands
Behind every plate and cup lies the work of forty artisans at J.L. Coquet, whose heritage in Limoges porcelain has long graced the tables of Michelin-starred chefs. Sculpting, engraving, hand-painting—their choreography required a dozen new techniques, executed with the same devotion to precision that defines the blending of eaux-de-vie at LOUIS XIII. The result is porcelain that feels less manufactured than sculpted, each detail resonant with craft.
A Legacy Extended
For collectors, Art de la Table offers not just utility but continuity. Each numbered set, priced between $3,400 and $4,000, becomes an heirloom, echoing the enduring philosophy of LOUIS XIII: to think a century ahead. As with the cognac itself, these creations are not meant for hurried use, but for treasured moments that unfold slowly, with ceremony.
In extending its legacy from cellar to table, LOUIS XIII has created more than porcelain. It has created a new canvas for luxury living—one where the earth, light, and human hand converge at every course.
To discover more about the Art de la Table collections or to purchase, visit LOUIS XIII Art de la Table.
Photos courtesy of LOUIS XIII Art de la Table
