Extra
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, this fully matured spirit will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Rémy Martin Extra is a legendary expression of Cognac Fine Champagne, representing a masterclass in the art of blending extremely old eaux-de-vie. Sourced exclusively from the prestigious Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus, this rare spirit is crafted from grapes distilled on the lees in traditional small copper pot stills. It is then aged for decades—often between 20 and 50 years—in toasted Limousin oak casks deep within the house's historic cellars. The 'Extra' designation signifies a blend of exceptional maturity, far exceeding the requirements of an XO. It reveals a complex tapestry of flavors, characterized by the coveted 'rancio'—a rich, earthy, and nutty note developed only through extensive oak aging—alongside dried fruits, jasmine, and warm spices. This bottling stands as a monument to the legacy of the Centaur, the symbol chosen by Émile-Rémy Martin in 1870 to represent the union of humanity and nature.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1724 by winegrower Rémy Martin, Maison Rémy Martin stands as an essential pillar of Cognac viticulture and distillation history. Based in the town of Cognac within the Charente department, the house is renowned for crafting Fine Champagne Cognac, sourcing exclusively from the chalk-dominant, porous Cretaceous limestone soils of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. These dual premier crus yield exceptional acidity and aromatics, ideally suited for prolonged maturation. Distillation occurs traditionally on the fine lees in small copper Charentais pot stills, producing eaux-de-vie of notable depth, opulence, and structural longevity. Maturation takes place in fine-grained French Limousin oak casks, overseen today by Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau. The estate and its partner cooperative, Alliance Fine Champagne, adhere to rigorous Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE Level 3) sustainable certifications. Celebrated benchmarks include the venerable Louis XIII, Rémy Martin XO, and 1738 Accord Royal, embodying layered notes of dried fruit, candied citrus, jasmine, and refined rancio.
🍇 Base Material
Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche
🍷 ABV
40