Fine Champagne Centaure Extra Old
⏳ Drinking Window
Bottled at its peak maturity, this XO Cognac is ready to be enjoyed immediately and will remain stable in the bottle indefinitely; once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its delicate aromatics.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, aged blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic house of Rémy Martin, the Centaure Extra Old (XO) is a masterclass in the art of blending Fine Champagne Cognac. The name pays homage to the Centaur, the mythical half-man, half-horse emblem chosen by Emile-Rémy Martin in 1870 to represent the perfect harmony between human craftsmanship and the forces of nature. Sourced exclusively from the chalky soils of the prestigious Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus, this expression is distilled on the lees in traditional small copper pot stills. It undergoes decades of slow maturation in toasted Limousin oak casks, developing a rich mahogany hue and an incredibly complex aromatic profile of dried apricots, jasmine, warm spices, and rancio. The Centaure XO stands as a testament to the house's centuries-old legacy of patience and blending mastery.
🍾 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%