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“Old red-box edition” is an unverified market description for Louis XIII, not an official edition name that can date a bottle. Keep the older item and the current official page on separate evidence tracks.
“Old red-box edition” is an unverified market description, not an official edition name that can date a bottle. This page keeps the older item and the current official page on two separate evidence tracks.
Fields to check for an older Louis XIII red-box presentation
First confirm the brand, formal expression, bottle size, ABV, bottle shape, closure, accessories and provenance. Keep “seen”, “not seen” and “pending” fields separate. This page does not use market figures without item-level evidence or treat a similar online image as a conclusion about one bottle.
- Older item: transcribe the front and back labels, bottle size, ABV, base marks, codes, closure and all wording on the red box.
- Current sources: record only the formal name and accessories shown on the current official page; do not project them back onto historic packaging.
- Compare only like-for-like fields, leaving unseen bottle-shape, label and certificate differences blank.
Record the item and its provenance separately
- Record the material and dimensions of red boxes, wooden boxes and display cases separately.
- Give every certificate, booklet, stopper and other accessory its own number.
- Without a contemporaneous catalogue or purchase record, leave the period pending verification.
Frequently asked questions about older and current Louis XIII records
Why does this page not list one market price for an older red-box presentation?
Without samples matching the edition and bottle size, with similar condition and dates and the same pricing basis, one figure would be misleading. The page therefore retains only identity and provenance fields that can be checked.
Can an online listing with the same name be assumed to be the same edition?
No. At minimum, compare the formal product name, vintage or batch, bottle size, ABV, labels, closure, accessories and market of sale.
What should be done first when records are incomplete?
Preserve the item as found and photograph every visible marking. Do not clean or unseal it, and do not fill unseen fields with assumptions.
Primary sources and evidence levels
- Official Louis XIII website: use this direct brand source for current names. An older edition still requires evidence from the item and contemporaneous documents.
Related resources on this site
- Spirits Collection
- Spirits and Cognac Appraisal Checks
- Louis XIII: Decanter, Label, Number and Accessory Fields
- Louis XIII: Decanter, Label, Certificate and Accessory Checklist
- Buyback Guides
Organise the item using the fields in this article
To document an older Louis XIII red-box presentation, assign one item number to the photographs and retain the front, back, key markings, accessories and visible anomalies. You can send the details via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784; making contact does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed.
