LOUIS XIII Unveils Limited-Edition Diwali Coffret
The famous LOUIS XIII decanter, with its gold neck and spiked shoulders, traces back to a real 16th-century flask dug up at the site of the Battle of Jarnac in France. This October, the house dresses that decanter in a new look for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. The Diwali Edition is a limited-edition coffret (a fancy gift box) wrapped in the Maison's signature red and gold, and it carries a US suggested retail price of $4,200 for a 700ml bottle.
Did You Know?
The decanter's shape is inspired by a 16th-century flask found at the Battle of Jarnac site, which was later owned by LOUIS XIII founder Paul-Émile Rémy Martin.
Each Classic decanter is hand-crafted by European crystal houses, individually numbered and unique, with a neck of at least 18-carat gold.
The cork stopper hides a small NFC chip (the same tech used in tap-to-pay) that links owners to the private LOUIS XIII Society.
The Release
The Diwali Edition wraps the standard LOUIS XIII Classic decanter in a limited coffret designed around the mandala, a symbol of harmony, unity and balance. According to the brand, radiant golden motifs evoke traditional diyas, the small oil lamps lit during Diwali. They are set against the Maison's signature red, and the LOUIS XIII emblem sits at the center of the design.
From the photos, the box is red with a gold star and fleur-de-lis motif and a top carry handle. Inside, the decanter rests on a presentation tray. The crystal stopper carries a fleur-de-lis, and the neck wears a gold collar.
The liquid is LOUIS XIII's usual blend of eaux-de-vie (the distilled wines that become cognac) sourced exclusively from Grande Champagne, the first cru of the Cognac region. The brand says the eaux-de-vie are aged for decades in old Limousin tierçons, a type of large cask. It is bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml size. The release does not give an age statement, a tasting note or an edition size.
On pricing, the US SRP is $4,200. For context, that is below the $4,600 SRP reported for the Year of the Horse decanter in December 2025. The coffret is sold through the LOUIS XIII network of private client directors, so this is not a bottle you grab off a shelf.
The Story of LOUIS XIII
LOUIS XIII was created in 1874 and has been built around one idea: that time and provenance are the true ingredients of great cognac. The brand says each bottle reflects a craft handed down from one Cellar Master to the next. That is a long chain of blenders, because the eaux-de-vie in a decanter are aged for decades and the people who select them rarely taste the final result of their own choices.
The brand belongs to Rémy Martin, the cognac house founded in 1724, and sits within the family-owned French group Rémy Cointreau. That group also owns Cointreau, Mount Gay rum, The Botanist gin and Bruichladdich whisky.
Ownership comes with a perk. Buyers of a decanter can register it and join the LOUIS XIII Society. The brand lists a certificate of ownership, early access to limited editions, a personal contact and what it calls exceptional rewards. Engraving is also offered, though availability varies by state and personalized orders can take up to 10 working days.
Why It Stands Out
Seasonal and zodiac coffrets are a regular part of the LOUIS XIII calendar, and this one speaks to Diwali directly rather than to a generic holiday. The liquid is the Classic blend, so the appeal is the packaging, the cultural tie-in and the limited run. The brand's US site describes the coffret as a tribute to a moment of light, prosperity and renewal, which makes it a natural gift for the occasion.
The Details
Style: Cognac, Grande Champagne
Age: No age statement; eaux-de-vie aged for decades, per the brand
ABV/Proof: 40% ABV (80 proof)
Cask/Finish: Old Limousin tierçons
Size: 700ml
Release Size: Limited edition, quantity not stated
Price (SRP): $4,200 in the US
Availability: Through the LOUIS XIII network of private client directors
US Availability: A US SRP has been announced, and the coffret is listed on the official US LOUIS XIII site
Release Date: Announced October 15, 2026; no on-sale date stated
Quick Answers
How much does the LOUIS XIII Diwali Edition cost? The US suggested retail price is $4,200 for the 700ml bottle.
How do you buy the LOUIS XIII Diwali Edition? It is sold through the LOUIS XIII network of private client directors.
What is the ABV of the LOUIS XIII Diwali Edition? It is bottled at 40% ABV, which is 80 proof.
What inspired the design? The coffret is inspired by the mandala, with golden motifs that evoke diyas, set against the Maison's signature red.
Tonights Poison Take
This is a collector's gift more than a new liquid. The cognac is the familiar Grande Champagne blend, and the draw is a seasonal coffret that nods to Diwali with real design intent. If you already hold LOUIS XIII decanters, the numbered crystal and Society access make it an easy fit for a shelf or a celebration. Ask your private client director about availability soon, since limited editions tend to move quietly.
Bar Talk: The LOUIS XIII decanter is modeled on a 16th-century flask from the Battle of Jarnac, and this Diwali box dresses it in gold diya motifs.
Send this to the cognac collector who already has the decanter and is looking for the perfect Diwali gift, and tell us what you would pour first.
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About the author: Jas Sawhney (Tonights Poison) has spent 18 years in the beverage alcohol industry and shares new releases, tastings and spirits news as @tonightspoison on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
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