Fine Champagne XO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured spirit, this Cognac does not age further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses such as Gouda or Parmigiano-Reggiano, and roasted duck or Foie Gras.
✨ Technical Specifications
Established in 1724 by a visionary winegrower, Rémy Martin has spent nearly three centuries perfecting the art of Cognac. The Fine Champagne XO is a masterclass in blending, composed of up to 400 highly refined eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the prestigious Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus, renowned for their chalk-rich soils. By law, Fine Champagne must contain at least 50% Grande Champagne. Distilled on the lees in traditional Charentais copper stills and aged for decades in toasted Limousin oak casks, this XO reveals an opulent bouquet of late summer fruits, white flowers, and rich spices. The house's emblematic Centaur, adopted in 1870, symbolizes the harmonious union of man, nature, and craftsmanship that defines this legendary spirit.
🍾 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.