Fine Champagne (((Bottled 1989)))
⏳ Drinking Window
2010 - 2050
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Artisanal dark chocolate, aged Roquefort cheese, and slow-roasted duck breast.
✨ Technical Specifications
Founded in 1724 by a young winemaker of the same name, the House of Remy Martin has spent three centuries perfecting the art of Cognac. This Fine Champagne bottling, prepared in 1989, represents a prestigious blend of eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the two finest crus of the Cognac region: Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, with at least 50% coming from the former. The unique terroir of these crus is defined by soft, chalky soils that force the roots of the Ugni Blanc grapes deep into the earth, yielding wines of high acidity and low alcohol—perfect for distillation. Double-distilled on the lees in traditional small copper Charentais stills, the spirit was then aged in toasted Limousin oak casks, which imparted rich notes of vanilla, dried stone fruits, warm spices, and a subtle floral rancio. Bottled in 1989, this expression captures a specific moment in the house's history, showcasing the incredible depth and complexity that only decades of patient maturation can achieve.
🍾 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.