The House of Rémy Martin
History
In 2004, Pierrette Trichet discovered a cask that contained a Cognac unlike any other. An ‘exceptional cask’ of ‘truly unprecedented’ quality and expression. It was the product of past generations of genius, maturing quietly in Limousin Oak in Rémy-Martin’s stone-walled cellars.
Trichet decided that the quality was such that it could not be mixed with other casks. Instead, this was to be a ‘special edition in its own right.’ In the almost 300 years of Rémy-Martin’s experience, it is unsurprising that they have crafted one of, if not the, best bottles of Cognacs in the world. This bottle is a testament to their efforts; an example of dedication to craft performed by the most passionate of experts. Put simply, it is art.
Technology
Rémy Martin has worked closely with local winegrowers for three centuries, choosing only the most quality grapes. The superlative quality of the Louis XIII Rare Cask 43,8 is a testament to this process, as it contains over 1,200 Eau-de-vie, mostly from the Grande Champagne region. The Cognac House has used double distillation since their founding in 1724, which is a lengthy process designed to get the purest essence of the grapes’ aromas. The spirits are matured in Limousin oak casks, contributing to their aromatic development. These casks occupy the famous Remy Martin cellars, which store 140,000 casks of Cognac Fine Champagne eaux-de-vie, the largest collection in the world.
The black crystal decanter is crafted by the world’s best Baccarat Crystal Masters. Each decanter takes nearly two weeks to complete, with a team of twenty master craftsmen working tirelessly on each one.
