Rémy Martin

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This article is about the drink. For the French rugby player, see Rémy Martin (rugby player) or for the rap artist see Remy Ma.

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Rémy Martin is a cognac (a brandy from the Cognac region of France) and champagne cognac (a brandy from the tiny Champagne Cognac region of France) originally produced by Rémy Martin, a French winemaker, who founded the company in 1724. It is now owned by Rémy Cointreau founded in 1991.

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Rémy Martin Grand Cru
Rémy Martin VSOP
Rémy Martin Club
Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
Rémy Martin XO Spécial
Rémy Martin XO Excellence
Rémy Martin Extra
Louis XIII de Rémy Martin
L'Age D'Or de Rémy Martin

L'Age d'Or de Rémy Martin. The eaux-de-vie from these crus, in the heart of the Cognac region, have the greatest ageing potential and are therefore treasured more. Baccarat Cristal with gold stopper. Very rare. Value around 5000 U$

It is a Fine Champagne Cognac, meaning that the eaux-de-vie selected are coming from the two best growth areas of the Cognac region, the Grande Champagne and the Petite Champagne (the word "Champagne" defines a type of soil that is extremely chalky).

Fine Champagne Cognac is the only blend of two crus protected by the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée, the French law of 1938 which officially recognises the complementary qualities of Grande Champagne & Petite Champagne to provide a unique quality of cognac.

In 1965, the first contracts between winegrowers and distillers from Grande Champagne & Petite Champagne were signed with Rémy Martin, forming the Alliance Fine Champagne.

Only 17% of the cognac shipped from the region is legally recognized as Fine Champagne Cognac (Source: BNIC shipments 2004) and 80% of all Fine Champagne Cognac shipped from the region is produced by Rémy Martin.