Rémy Martin and La Maison du Chocolat, have created a new limited edition gift box for lovers of both fine cognac and chocolate.

The red lacquered box contains a bottle of Rémy Martin XO Excellence Cognac positioned side by side with a signature gift box of assorted chocolates.

The box is created by Cellar Master of the House of Rémy Martin, Pierrette Trichet and Master Pastry Chef, Creative Director at La Maison du Chocolat, Gilles Marchal.

The Claridges bar in Mayfair has launched a new and unique cocktail which combines Rémy Martin XO Excellence and the King of Cognacs Louis XIII.

Created by Claridges Bar Manager, Denis Broci, the “Fleur de Lis” mixes Rémy Martin XO Excellence with dissolved sugar and a twist of citrus rind.

Each cocktail is served in a chilled Martini glass and topped with a spray of century old Louis XIII cognac from a specially designed atomiser.

Drawing on its 19th Century heritage, the Marnier-Lapostolle family have created Quintessence, a reinterpretation of the original Grand Marnier liqueur.

Set to be introduced at the 2011 TFWA World Exhibition next month, Quintessence blends rare Cognacs with a subtle orange essence.

It is described as having a more subtle bouquet, fusing long-held standards with a contemporary vision.

Hennessy announced yesterday their exclusive Hennessy V.S bottle collaborative project with world-renowned artist, KAWS, which will hit shelves in September 2011.

Each Kaws Hennessy V.S bottle features signature Kaws artwork and is individually numbered, making this collectors item that much more special

The Hennessy KAWS V.S bottle will be sold in 750ml sizes and will retail for $29.99.

A new cognac created to be sipped specifically on the rocks was launched this week and is described as a flavor journey that will take the drinker through aromas of white peach, lemon sorbet and iced mint as the temperature of the elixir drops.

Ice Cognac by ABK6 is said to develop its distinct aromas as it progressively comes into contact with cold temperatures and water.

The limited edition cognac, produced in the hillsides of Claix, France, made its debut at Vinexpo, the world’s largest wine trade fair, in Bordeaux this week.

The famed French house of Rémy Martin has just unveiled its latest luxe offering, the Louis XIII Le Jeroboam.

Le Jeroboam is filled with the renowned Louis XIII blend of over 1,200 fine and rare cognacs from the famed Grande Champagne region.

The artists of the Cristallerie de Sèvres have used over five kilos of crystal to shape out this impressive decanter and the four crystal snifters.