Fine Champagne Centaure Cristal
⏳ Drinking Window
Bottled at its peak maturity, this Cognac is ready to be enjoyed immediately and will preserve its exceptional quality indefinitely when kept sealed in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate truffles, Roquefort cheese, slow-roasted duck breast
✨ Technical Specifications
Rémy Martin's Centaure Cristal is a highly coveted masterpiece of spirits history, presented in an exquisite Baccarat crystal decanter that celebrates the centaur, the brand's mythological symbol since 1870. This rare bottling is a Fine Champagne Cognac, a prestigious designation requiring that 100% of the eaux-de-vie originate from the region's two finest crus, Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, with at least half from the former. The chalk-rich soils of these crus impart an unmatched complexity and aging potential. Distilled on the lees in traditional copper pot stills and matured for decades in toasted Limousin oak casks, this Cognac delivers a rich tapestry of dried stone fruits, jasmine, warm spices, and the elusive, savory 'rancio' character that only comes with extreme age.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1724 by young French winegrower Rémy Martin in the Charente region, Maison Rémy Martin stands as one of the world's most venerable and acclaimed Cognac houses. Rooted in an uncompromising commitment to terroir, the house exclusively produces Cognac Fine Champagne, sourcing its grapes solely from the prestigious chalky soils of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. Through traditional distillation on the lees in small copper pot stills and meticulous aging in French Limousin oak casks, Rémy Martin crafts spirits of exceptional aromatic depth, harmony, and longevity. The estate's illustrious portfolio spans from its benchmark VSOP and richly layered XO to the world-renowned, ultra-prestige Louis XIII, celebrated globally as a pinnacle of luxury and spirits craftsmanship.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
40%