Fine Champagne Perfection Extra
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate tart, Aged Gouda cheese, Foie gras
✨ Technical Specifications
Rémy Martin's Extra category represents the pinnacle of the house's blending art, drawing exclusively from the prestigious Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus of the Cognac region. This Fine Champagne Cognac is crafted from eaux-de-vie aged far beyond the minimum requirements for XO, with some components resting in Limousin oak casks for up to several decades. The traditional double distillation on the lees in small copper pot stills preserves the intense fruitiness and floral character of the grapes, which slowly evolves over time into a complex tapestry of rancio, dried apricots, leather, and sweet spices. This expression showcases the historic house's dedication to terroir and patience, offering a sensory journey through the chalky soils of Cognac's finest vineyards.
🍾 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%