Louis XIII extends its legacy beyond spirits with the Art de la Table collection

Since 1874, each sip of Louis XIII Cognac has carried with it the spirit of tradition and craftsmanship. Eaux-de-vie is matured for 40 to 100 years in Limousin oak casks, stored in specialised cellars on the Grollet Estate in Cognac, France. In 2026, the maison marks a considered evolution, extending the Louis XIII experience beyond the decanter into a more complete expression of its art de vivre (the art of living) with the Art de la Table collections.

The debut of the tableware collection signals a broader ambition, where the story of Louis XIII is elevated into a “tangible, fully immersive experience,” as Louis XIII executive director, Anne-Laure Pressat, explains to Boulevard.

Left: Louis XIII Time Collection: The Original 1874. Right: “Light of Time” dinner plate and teacup; High jewellery sautoir with golden cultured pearls and diamonds, by Chopard. Top: “Light of Time” dessert plate and “Soil is our Soul” dinner plate. All tableware pieces by J.L. Coquet for Louis XIII.

“Our Art de la Table collections draw inspiration directly from the essence of Louis XIII: terroir and time,” says Pressat. 

The former is articulated in the “Soil is Our Soul” series, which references the terroir of the Grande Champagne, the prestigious cru where the Louis XIII cognac originated. The textured surface of the porcelain is not incidental but precise, developed through a 3D scan of the region’s chalky soil to recreate its tactile character.

Meanwhile, the “Light of Time” series reflects the role of ageing in the house’s identity. Carved facets into the porcelain allow light to pass through each piece, mirroring the gradual transformation of eaux-de-vie in cellar darkness. 

Left: “Light of Time” teacups and “Soil is Our Soul” dessert plate. Right: “Soil is our Soul” dinner plate.

The move into tableware is deliberate rather than decorative. “This felt like the natural next step for Louis XIII,” says Pressat. “As our ambition is to build a true ‘Art de Vivre’ universe, tableware allows us to extend the experience beyond the liquid itself.” 

Produced in Limoges, west-central France, by French porcelain manufacturer House of J.L. Coquet, each piece reflects the work of forty artisans and the development of new techniques, reinforcing the maison’s commitment to craftsmanship. 

Limited to 750 numbered editions, the Art de la Table pieces are positioned as both functional objects and long-term collectables.

Pressat explains that the launch of the collection reflects a shift in its audience. “Today’s Louis XIII collectors seek more than rarity, they seek meaning…Our Art de la Table collections were created to be part of the ritual, naturally extending the legacy into a complete and meaningful experience.”

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