Rémy Martin's XO Cognac
Founded in 1724 by a young Rémy Martin, a winegrower in Cognac, France, Rémy Martin is synonymous with some of the finest cognacs in the world. In our pursuit of the best things the world has to offer, we begin our exploration of fine spirits with this iconic distillery, whose products are revered by both connoisseurs of good taste and seekers of status.
Innovating, exploring and expanding, the house of Rémy
Martin has been cultivating new ground since its inception. Established by Rémy Martin in 1724, his eponymous brand began planting
new vines by a rare right granted by King Louis XV in 1738. By 1830, Rémy
Martin was producing its first Grande Champagne cognac. But is was Paul-Émile Rémy Martin who, in
the 1800’s, expanded his family’s dynasty beyond Europe to America, Asia and the
world.
It is this foundation of Petite and Grande Champagne crus which has set the signature flavour profile of the Maison, lighter and more subtle than the spicy, oaky flavours of a Hennessy cognac, made from Ugni Blanc cru. For those seeking a lighter digestif, a Rémy Martin cognac may be the best choice to finish a long evening of beautiful food and companionship.
Rémy Martin’s XO cognac, in particular,
is exceptionally smooth. Following a change in regulations which took effect in
April of 2018, the brandies used for an XO cognac must be aged at least 10 years.
In the case of Rémy Martin’s XO cognac, up to 400
different eaux-de-vie are drawn from to blend a single cognac. The
result is a silky smoothness which is expected from a cognac of this age, but
which finishes with the light fruity or honey notes of a Champagne eau-de-vie.
Available wherever you shop for fine wines and spirits, Rémy Martin is distinct from most other cognacs because of its more delicate flavour profile. Ideal for a light evening digestif, Rémy Martin’s XO is a unique experience in the world of Cognac and an adventure worth taking for those who wish to know the landscape of this rich and noble craft.
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