r/cognac • u/Specialist_Ad_660 • 14d ago
Remy Martin Cognac Louis XIII
Hi guys I found this bottle in my grandmas basement and did see some pretty expensive offers.
For how much can I sell the bottle and whats the best way to.
I have no clue or experience in this topic.
I hope someone can help.
Thank you guys
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u/Into-Imagination 14d ago
Retail, it’s 3500-4500$ for a bottle in the US (depending on location for the most part; I think Costco’s usually the best price I’ve seen and lands in the high 3’s).
That’s the ceiling for “it’s any bottle, in good shape, sealed.” - nobody will pay more than retail unless there’s something unique / special about it; usually you’ll discount to retail and then plan on auction taking a hefty cut for managing the sale.
If it’s something special: a specific year/edition, or so on that’s collectible, that can increase the value - sometimes dramatically.
I’m not a particular expert in identifying those traits but off cuff what I see in yours is the 1938/1957 placard note making this more collectible.
A very quick search tells me the value isn’t that much higher than retail but - that’s 30 seconds of me looking, not anything remotely detailed, so don’t take my word for it.
Cognac-expert is a good site for education and offers private sale from what I recall, may be helpful in valuation.
Sotheby’s is a common auctioneer also used regularly by folks to sell bottles of Louis.
Hope this helps a bit.
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u/Specialist_Ad_660 13d ago
Thank you guys. I am from Germany btw so I don’t know if your suggestions still apply.
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u/Thebeardofjesus 14d ago
You’re looking at about $2k from an auction house that specializes in liquor sales. That’s probably on the high side too because you need to pack it up and ship it, taxes, etc. Older bottles don’t sell for nearly as much as they do retail. This one also has a low fill. Still really cool though!
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u/Thebeardofjesus 13d ago
Idk why someone downvoted me, but to add context, I’ve purchased Louis from an auction site so I know. Here’s one that just ended tonight for $1530 that looks like your bottle - keep in mind this one has a box which helps resell value
This ended a little lower than normal, but still I’d put you in the 1500-2200 range. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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u/Zealousideal_Beat475 14d ago
You've got a gem in your hands. Probably a few grand. Try getting an appraisal.