Remy Martin Cognac XO Excellence

XO Excellence. Rémy Martin — a Fine Champagne cognac blending over 400 individual eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, aged up to 30 years in French Limousin oak, representing Rémy Martin's house standard for the XO tier.

Rémy Martin holds the only appellation in Cognac that specifies its source exclusively: every drop is Fine Champagne — a blend of at least 50% Grande Champagne with Petite Champagne — the two highest-rated crus of the Cognac region. This sourcing discipline gives Rémy Martin XO a floral, fruit-forward elegance that distinguishes it from XO expressions using eaux-de-vie from the lesser crus.

With over 400 individual components, the XO Excellence is one of the most complex blends Rémy Martin produces below the Louis XIII tier, with the oldest components up to 30 years providing structure and depth while the younger eaux-de-vie contribute freshness and floral brightness.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dried fig, apricot, jasmine, orange zest, oak spice
• Palate: Ripe stone fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, dark chocolate
• Finish: Long, warm, persistent dried fruit and spice

Specs

• House: Rémy Martin, Cognac, France (est. 1724)
• Style: Fine Champagne XO Cognac
• Blend: 400+ eaux-de-vie, aged up to 30 years
• Crus: Grande Champagne + Petite Champagne (Fine Champagne appellation)
• ABV: 40%
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Fine Champagne cognac? A legal appellation requiring at least 50% Grande Champagne blended with Petite Champagne — the two highest-rated growing areas in Cognac. Rémy Martin sources exclusively from these two crus, distinguishing their entire range from competitors using lesser crus.
• How does Rémy Martin XO compare to Hennessy XO? Both are premium XO cognacs, but Rémy Martin draws exclusively from Fine Champagne crus while Hennessy blends from all four Cognac crus. The Fine Champagne restriction gives Rémy Martin XO a more floral, elegant character vs. Hennessy's richer, fuller profile.