Fine Champagne (((Bottled 1990)))
⏳ Drinking Window
2010 - 2050
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, aged blue cheeses such as Roquefort, and slow-roasted duck breast.
✨ Technical Specifications
Rémy Martin, established in 1724 by a young winegrower from Cognac, holds a legendary status in the world of fine spirits. This Fine Champagne bottling, released in 1990, represents a strict blend of eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the two most prestigious crus of the region: Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, with at least 50% coming from the former. Grown in the unique, chalk-rich soils of Charente, the primary grape Ugni Blanc yields a high-acid, low-alcohol wine perfect for double distillation in traditional small copper pot stills. The resulting spirit was aged for decades in Limousin oak casks, developing a rich amber hue, complex aromas of dried stone fruits, warm spices, and the signature rancio character. This 1990 bottling captures a specific moment in Rémy Martin's history, showcasing the house's centuries-old blending mastery.
🍾 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.