Remy Martin XO Excellence Cognac

Detailed Description

The purpose of this fine XO was to pay tribute to the sheer excellence of eaux-de-vie in the Fine Champagne terroirs of the Cognac region. Cellar Master Andre Giraud assembled the Remy Martin XO Cognac in 1981 showcasing the wonders of the rich, long and luxurious aromas and flavors that arise from the Petite and Grande Champagne crus. Approximately 85% of this Cognac is made up of eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne, which is revered in the region due to the unique chalkiness of the soil, and 15% from the Petite Champagne. The composition makes for very fine Cognacs that have great length and an exquisite rancio. As one of the most iconic Extra Old Cognacs, it is made up of over 400 eaux-de-vie. Such a careful assemblage indicates the highly complex aromatic structure, that can be appreciated with many different layers. As an Extra Old Cognac, some of the eaux-de-vie have been aged for over 37 years. It is a truly decadent Cognac, which is smooth on the palate, fruity and mellow tasting. An epitome for XO mastery of the Fine Champagne cru.

Remy Martin XO Excellence Cognac Tasting Notes

Nose: A rather smooth XO, some rich aromas of jasmine, a velvet structure, fruity candy notes.

Palate: The heart is dominated by fig, and full prune, on the palate cinnamon and brioche.

Finish: The finish lasts for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Distillery Information

Located in the heart of the Grande Champagne area in Touzac, our master distiller transforms the wine into eau-de-vie. Our House chooses to distill “on the lies”. This process, subtle and delicate, allows us to obtain round, generous and opulent eaux-de-vie with a long ageing potential. This step of the cognac production requires an exceptional knowledge that has our master distiller who controls the process by nose and intuition.