Cognac

The legendary House of Rmy Martin is indubitably intertwined with the lands of Charente, where it was founded in 1724 by Rmy Martin, a descendant of Charente wine makers. This quaint portion of French terroir has given birth to some of the richest and most fertile crus of Grande and Petite Champagne. These quality vineyards with pale and chalky soils yield some of the most the most aromatic grapes. Situated on the banks of the Charente River, the Cognac region of France is divided into six different crus (cru is French term for growth zones): Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bon Bois and Bois Ordinaire. The Grande Champagne cru, which comprises approximately 34,000 hectares, is known for its quiet hills and rich, chalky soil, and is considered to produce the finest cognac in the region. The ideal conditions of these terroirs ripen the grapes to perfection, revealing an exhilarating bouquet of Fine Champagne.This 1738 Accord Royal release is a quality mixture of 65 percent Grande and 35 percent Petite Champagne fruits, to produce a divine blend of 240 eaux-de-vie, cultivated by patience, passion, and devotion. Rmy Martin ages their cognacs to perfection, with a signature complex palette of rich and unique aromas. It was created as an intermediate expression between their VSOP and XO releases, and named in honor of the Accord Royal that was granted by King Louis XV to Rmy Martin in 1738, allowing their use of his land to plant vines.Behind its stately exterior lie mellow and rich flavors that are smooth and well-balanced on the palate. This is an authentic cognac, deeply rooted in the terroir and tradition once honored by the French king himself. Rmy Martin 1738 Accord Royal is has a nice big nose of chocolate, exotic fruits, spices, and toast. This cognac is extremely smooth with complex floral and fruity aromas with an extremely long finish. An excellent cognac for any occasion (producer).Pick up your bottle of this fine cognac today!

Situated on the banks of the Charente River, the Cognac region of France is divided into six different crus (cru is the French term for growth zones): Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bon Bois and Bois Ordinaire. The Grande Champagne cru, which comprises approximately 34,000 hectares, is known for its quiet hills and rich, chalky soil, and is considered to produce the finest cognac in the region.LOUIS XIII Cognac is unique in a multitude of ways to start, Rmy Martin (the producers of LOUIS XIII) harvests grapes from the Grande Champagne cru, then distills on lees, referring to the solids left over from pressing the grapes. This lends a more concentrated character to the final product, and Rmy Martin is the only producer to do this.Then, the resulting eau de vie (French for water of life) is aged in French Limousin oak casks that have been cut, aged for two years, charred and formed to the exact specifications necessary for crafting LOUIS XIII. As the liquid ages, it is transferred to older and older barrels, moving constantly from one cellar to the next in order to create just the right climate for aging.Finally, to create the traditional LOUIS XIII Cognac, over 1,200 different types of Grand Champagne eaux de vie are blended together, with the youngest eau de vie being 40 years old and the oldest being over 100 years old. Given this astounding aging process, each bottle of LOUIS XIII has been stewarded by at least three generations of cellar masters from Rmy Martin.Named after King Louis XIII of France, who was perceived as the cognac protector, LOUIS XIII Cognac has a striking floral nose with notes of candied fruits and light spices. The nose leads to bolder touches of rose, jasmine, passion fruit and nutmeg on the palate, transitioning into a finish accented by figs, prunes, sandalwood and honey.Modeled after a flask that was lost on a French battlefield more than four centuries ago, each crystal decanter of LOUIS XIII is hand-blown, numbered and decorated with fleurs-de-lis, requiring the work of eleven exceptional craftsmen. Pick up a truly extraordinary cognac today!

LOUIS XIII Cognac is unique in a multitude of ways to start, Rmy Martin (the producers of LOUIS XIII) harvests grapes from the Grande Champagne cru, then distills on lees, referring to the solids left over from pressing the grapes. This lends a more concentrated character to the final product, and Rmy Martin is the only producer to do this.First created in 1874, LOUIS XIII is the embodiment of ancestral savoir-faire. The Miniature edition offers this timeless treasure in a precious format that can be cradled in the hand like a gem. Nestled inside a special case, it offers a miniature version of the legendary crystal decanter, crowned with gold and the historic fleur de lys stopper. LOUIS XIII is an exquisite blend of up to 1,200 distinct eaux-devie, sourced 100 percent from Grande Champagne, the finest cru of the Cognac region and matured slowly inside oak casks known as "Tierons". A rare artifact that is the life achievement of generations of Cellar Masters.Pick up a truly extraordinary cognac today!

The legendary House of Rmy Martin is indubitably intertwined with the lands of Charente, where it was founded in 1724 by Rmy Martin, a descendant of Charente wine makers. This quaint portion of French terroir has given birth to some of the richest and most fertile crus of Grande and Petite Champagne. These quality vineyards with pale and chalky soils yield some of the most the most aromatic grapes. Situated on the banks of the Charente River, the Cognac region of France is divided into six different crus (cru is French term for growth zones): Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bon Bois and Bois Ordinaire. The Grande Champagne cru, which comprises approximately 34,000 hectares, is known for its quiet hills and rich, chalky soil, and is considered to produce the finest cognac in the region. The ideal conditions of these terroirs ripen the grapes to perfection, revealing an exhilarating bouquet of Fine Champagne.The Remy Martin XO by Vincent Leroy is a beautiful Fine Champagne limited edition Cognac. For this expression the artist, Vincent Leroy, teamed up with the house of Remy Martin to combine his kinetic ability with the delights of Cognac - drawing his inspiration from the different colors within the liquid, transposing it into the changing reflections of his work. The packaging of these limited editions are based on the original works by Leroy that were commissioned especially for this series of Cognacs. This Cognac is created from a blend of eaux-de-vie from both the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne terroirs. 85 percent Grande Champagne and 15 percent Petite Champagne.Pick up your bottle today!

Tesseron Cognac was founded in 1905 by Abel Tesseron. During this time the cognac house was split between two estates, one situated in the Grande Champagne area (Boneuil) and the other in Petite Champagne (Saint-Surin). The eaux-de-vie was stocked and carefully conserved in a twelfth-century crypt. Treasured amongst a small circle of connoisseurs, Tesseron always been sought after. Tesseron is now run by the third and fourth generations of Tesserons. Alfred Tesseron is the third generation of Tesseron men with deep roots in the authentic traditions of cognac and wine production. He inherited the gift of creating elegant cognacs from his father, Guy Tesseron, having spent his youth in France, he worked in America for a leading US distributor, before contributing to one most successful Grand Crus in Paulliac, Medoc. Melanie and Justine are the fourth generations of Tesserons. Joining the family business in 2005, both having experience in the spirits industry. The doors of the Tesseron home in Chteauneuf-sur-Charente lead to a unique collection of the finest cognacs. A treasure trove of spirit dating back to the nineteenth century when Abel Tesseron acquired the property to begin his priceless collection. A tradition kept alive by his son and grandson Alfred, who run the business and well as own the prestigious Chteau Pontet-Canet, a Pauillac Classified Growth in 1855.Uniquely all three traditional Cognac grape varieties Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Colombard are still grown on the Tesseron estates. The Folle Blanche and Colombard varieties have pretty much disappeared in the region, as they are challenging to cultivate and produce small crops, but these varieties add a valuable extra dimension to the final blend. The grapes are gathered during the long, warm, sunny days of early autumn and fermented to produce a low strength, acidic wine of approximately 8 percent ABV.The distillation is strictly overseen during October through March of the following year. The cognacs are double-distilled in gleaming copper pot stills heated by a naked flame. Only the heart of distillation makes it into the final Cognac. The Tesseron cellars dating back to the 13th century were once part of the crypt of the local church. Here the young eaux-de-vie is laid to rest, left to age quietly, maturing in old oak casks for many years. The casks are crafted from ancient oaks, felled in the nearby forests of Limousin. During maturation the cognac gently oxidizes, absorbing the soft tannins from the old oak casks. Tesseron Cognacs have great complexity and depth, taking many years to develop, as the matre de chai crafts a subtle blend of three grape varieties: Ugni Blanc (for roundness), Folle Blanche (for finesse) and Colombard for (strength and depth). Each cask and eau-de-vie variety imparts a special nuance to the final blend.Tesseron Royal Blend was originally commissioned for a royal family. The selection from extremely old Grande Champagne cognacs was chosen from the Tesseron family private collection. Chosen for their exceptional fruity and floral aromas, this cognac is a blend of cognacs crafted from Ugni Blanc and Colombard grapes, all of which have been aged for a minimum of 2 generations. Royal Blend is matured for 2 months in Limousin oak before spending around 50 years in Tierons barrels that are them- selves 50-60 years old (making them some of the oldest and most precious barrels in cognac) which are used exclusively for the rarest cognacs. This extraordinary blend, aged for two generations, is bottled in hand-blown glass created by a master glassblower and faithful replicas of the ones found in the familys treasured Paradis cellar. Only 1,000 bottles of Royal Blend were produced for the world.Pick up your bottle today!