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
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
40%