Louis XIII cognac introduces Art de la Table, its first-ever line of porcelain tableware.
Remy Martin
As one of the premiere cognac brands on the planet, Louis XIII is hardly out of place on well-appointed dining tables from Paris to Puyang. So perhaps it was inevitable that it would eventually branch out beyond the liquid, into other elements of the fine-dining milieu. That time is now.
This month Louis XIII introduces Art de la Table, the first-ever line of tableware in the legendary spirit maker’s 151-year history. The elegant porcelain offerings roll out in two separate collections: “Soil is Our Soul” and “Light of Time,” both inspired by the cognac house’s elevated sense of style and craftsmanship.
“These Art de la Table collections mark a new chapter in Louis XIII art de vivre,” said Anne-Laure Pressat, the brand’s executive director, in a press release. “They are an invitation to discover or rediscover Louis XIII through a brand-new elevated experience.”
Each of the two collections takes its visual cues from the terroir and savor-faire of Grande Champagne. For those not already familiar with the category, this is the original cru from which Cognac grapes were grown. To this day, it remains the premiere region for the liquid, and the one from which Louis XIII exclusively derives its eaux de vie.
The Soil is Our Soul collection evokes the region through subtly rough touchstones, reminiscent of Grande Champagne’s chalky soils. Light of Time is a purposefully more enigmatic in its approach. The porcelain in this set is characterized by faceted edges which play with light and shadow in a way that echoes how cognac evolves when held under the obscuration of French oak.
To bring the concept to life, the team from Louis XIII enlisted the expertise of J.L Coquet—itself a legendary French name with 200 years of history. The company developed a laser-engraving technique specifically for this collaboration, which was used to imprint a subtle fleur-de-lys on the reverse of each piece.
Alongside that design flourish is an element even more subtle: three hoops barely perceptible to the naked eye. They reference the large wooden barrels, known as tierçons, in which Louis XIII matures over decades. Additionally they also serve as an authenticator for an opulent array of practical art that’s set to retail for as much as $4000 per collection—roughly as much as you’d spend on a full bottle of liquid, in the brand’s iconic crystal decanter.
The porcelain can also be acquired in individual pieces. They are available beginning this month from the Louis XIII e-retail site.
The Soil is our Soul collection evokes the chalky soil of Grande Champagne
Remy Martin
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