Fine Champagne VSOP Gold Label Bottled 1980s
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit bottled in the 1980s, this Cognac has ceased aging in the glass. It is currently at its peak and ready to be enjoyed immediately, remaining stable for many decades if kept sealed and stored upright away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses such as Roquefort, and classic French duck terrine.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Founded in 1724 by a young winegrower, the House of Rémy Martin has spent three centuries perfecting the art of Cognac. This specific release, the Fine Champagne VSOP Gold Label bottled in the 1980s, is a liquid time capsule representing a classic era of French spirit production. To carry the 'Fine Champagne' designation, the eaux-de-vie must originate exclusively from the two finest crus of the region: Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, with at least 50% coming from the former. Grown in the highly prized, porous chalk soils of Charente, the Ugni Blanc grapes yield a high-acid, low-alcohol wine perfect for distillation. Double-distilled on the lees in traditional small copper alembic stills, the spirit was then aged in Limousin oak casks, developing its signature amber hue, notes of dried stone fruits, vanilla, and subtle baking spices. The 1980s bottling is highly sought after by collectors for its rich, slightly heavier style compared to modern VSOP expressions, showcasing the historical blending mastery of the house.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Maison Rémy Martin blev grundlagt i 1724 af vinbonden Rémy Martin og er en uomgængelig hjørnesten i Cognacs rige vin- og destillationshistorie. Huset har hjemme i byen Cognac i Charente-departementet og er berømt for sin eksklusive fremstilling af Fine Champagne Cognac, hvor druerne udelukkende hentes fra de kalkrige og porøse kridtjorde i Grande Champagne og Petite Champagne. Kombinationen af disse to fremragende crus giver vine med en markant syre og intens aromatik, hvilket gør dem som skabt til årtiers fadlagring. Destillationen foregår efter stolte traditioner over de fine gærrester på små Charentais-kobberkedler, hvilket resulterer i eaux-de-vie med enestående dybde, overdådig fylde og en formidabel strukturel levetid. Modningen sker på fade af finkornet fransk Limousin-eg under kyndig ledelse af kældermester Baptiste Loiseau. Både huset og dets samarbejdspartner, kooperativet Alliance Fine Champagne, arbejder ud fra strenge bæredygtighedsprincipper certificeret under Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE niveau 3). Ikoniske aftapninger som den ærværdige Louis XIII, Rémy Martin XO og 1738 Accord Royal står som lysende pejlemærker for stilen og byder på komplekse lag af tørret frugt, kandiseret citrus, jasmin og raffineret rancio.