Rémy Martin is the Cognac house that stakes its identity on Fine Champagne - a blend drawn only from the two most prized Cognac crus, Grande and Petite Champagne. The result is a lineup built around floral aromatics, silky texture, and a clear house style that runs from 1738 Accord Royal through VSOP, XO, and the legendary Louis XIII.
About Rémy Martin
Founded in 1724 in the Charente region of southwestern France, Rémy Martin is one of the oldest Cognac houses still in operation. The estate sits in the heart of Cognac country and has built its reputation on a single commitment: bottling only Cognac made from eaux-de-vie sourced in Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, the two crus considered the best terroir in the appellation. That commitment is what earns the Fine Champagne designation on its blends - at least 50% Grande Champagne, with the balance from Petite Champagne.
The house style leans floral, fruity, and silky rather than heavily woody, and the long-term partnerships Rémy Martin maintains with hundreds of growers in these two crus are central to its consistency. Master blenders (Cellar Masters) work with a deep library of eaux-de-vie at varying ages, marrying them in French oak to build each expression.
The range starts with 1738 Accord Royal (a richer, rounder step above standard VS), moves through the classic VSOP Fine Champagne, a more modern 1738 Cask Finish, the longer-aged XO, and specialty blends like Tercet (blending three different vineyard areas within the crus) and Club. At the top sits Louis XIII, a blend of more than 1,200 eaux-de-vie, some aged up to 100 years, presented in the iconic Baccarat crystal decanter.
What to expect
- Cognac AOC from the Charente region of France, founded 1724
- Fine Champagne designation: only Grande and Petite Champagne crus used
- Floral, fruity, silky house style with restrained oak
- A clear age ladder from 1738 Accord Royal through VSOP to XO
- Special blends including Tercet and Club alongside the core line
- Louis XIII prestige decanter at the top of the range
Buying guide
For most drinkers, 1738 Accord Royal and VSOP are the natural starting points. 1738 is a step above entry Cognac in richness and makes a strong Sidecar or Vieux Carré; VSOP is the classic neat pour and mixes confidently in any Cognac cocktail. From there, XO opens the fuller, more dried-fruit side of the house - a sipping pour meant for a snifter.
Tercet and Club offer more expressive blending choices for buyers who already know the core line. Louis XIII sits in its own ultra-premium tier: an allocated prestige blend of 1,200-plus eaux-de-vie, delivered in a Baccarat crystal decanter. Expect limited US availability, premium pricing, and long lead times on replacement stock.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fine Champagne Cognac?
It is a Cognac blend drawn exclusively from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus, with at least 50% Grande Champagne. Rémy Martin uses Fine Champagne across the range, which is unusual in the category.
What do VSOP and XO mean?
They are minimum-age categories set by the Cognac appellation. VSOP requires the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend to be at least four years old; XO requires at least ten. Rémy Martin typically blends well beyond the minimums.
Is Louis XIII really worth the price?
Louis XIII is an ultra-premium allocated blend of more than 1,200 eaux-de-vie, some aged up to a century, in a hand-numbered Baccarat crystal decanter. It is priced and positioned as a collector and landmark-occasion pour, not an everyday Cognac.
How should I drink Rémy Martin?
1738 and VSOP work beautifully in Sidecars, Sazeracs, and Cognac Old Fashioneds, as well as neat in a tulip glass. XO and above are best treated as sipping pours at room temperature in a Cognac glass that lets the aromatics open.
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