Fine Champagne L'Etape Limited Edition
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release. Unlike vintage wines, this matured Cognac remains stable in the bottle and can be appreciated immediately or kept indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate tarts, mature artisanal cheeses such as aged Gouda, and slow-cooked duck breast.
✨ Technical Specifications
Rémy Martin, established in 1724, is legendary for its exclusive focus on Cognac Fine Champagne—a prestigious blend of eaux-de-vie sourced solely from the chalk-rich soils of the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus. The L'Etape Limited Edition celebrates the meticulously charted journey of craftsmanship, representing a symbolic stage in the house's centuries-old pursuit of perfection. Distilled on the lees in traditional small copper stills and aged in toasted Limousin oak casks, this expression showcases the vibrant harmony of Ugni Blanc grapes. It offers a rich tapestry of dried stone fruits, delicate floral aromas, and warm baking spices, honoring the deep-rooted heritage of the Charente region.
🍾 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.