Fine Champagne Carte Blanche A Baptiste Loiseau
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as bottled Cognac does not evolve further; will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate tart, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, slow-roasted duck breast
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted as a personal tribute to the artistry of Remy Martin's youngest-ever Cellar Master, Baptiste Loiseau, the Carte Blanche series represents the ultimate creative freedom. Given unrestricted access to the house's legendary reserves, Loiseau selected a single, exceptional blend from a historic cellar that epitomizes the elegance of Cognac Fine Champagne. Distilled on the lees in traditional copper pot stills and aged in toasted Limousin oak casks, this rare spirit is bottled at its natural cask strength to preserve its pure, unaltered character. It weaves a rich narrative of the Charente terroir, showcasing notes of dried apricots, gingerbread, and delicate floral undertones.
🍾 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
41.1% - 44.1%