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- Category Cognac
- Country France
- Region Cognac
- Distillery Rémy Martin
- Style Cognac
- Alcohol 40%*
Knock, knock. Who’s there? One of the ‘Big Four Cognac Houses’ - Rémy Martin. Over its 300-years of turbulent history, ‘maison Martin’ remains a favorite among spirits lovers, ranking up fans like the great Winston Churchill along the way. It was founded in 1724, and the distillery is situated in the Cognac commune.
What we have here is the brand’s crown jewel. The Origin is part one of The Time Collection - a blend of over 1,000 Eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne. The uber-luxurious dram is named after its primary release in 1874 and it’s lovingly aged in oak barrels to achieve the very flavor of the original Louis XIII. Even the bottle is inspired by a 16th century flask and created with elegant details. Not many of these are rolling around - get one!
*This bottle is a collector’s item; we will not be able to entertain any refunds or exchanges.
**Individual orders are limited to one item per person, as we wish to allow everyone to participate.
***Any kind of transit damage is insured and will be reimbursed.
- Category Cognac
- Country France
- Region Cognac
- Distillery Rémy Martin
- Style Cognac
- Alcohol 40%*
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There are three different qualities of Cognac recognized by law: V.S. (very special), V.S.O.P. (Very Superior Old Pale), and X.O. (Extra Old).
The wine used for Cognac is very dry, acidic, and thin but excellent for distillation and aging.
Laws concerning Cognac-making are strict as hell. Only three types of grapes may be used, and they can only be harvested in October; Cognac must be aged for at least two years in barrels made from French oak - and get this, from one of two specific forests! Then, the stills must be of a particular French shape (no, not the baguette shape); and we guess La Marseillaise has to be sung during the entire process.
Nine liters of white Wine must be distilled for a single liter of Cognac!
There are six different wine-growing areas (crus) authorized to produce Cognac - in descending order of prestige: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, and Bois Ordinaires.
Rancio is a highly desirable nutty flavor usually found in extra-aged fortified wines (Port, Sherry, Madeira, Marsala …) and fruit-based Spirits, namely Cognacs, Calvados, and Armagnac. It appears in Cognac after roughly 10 years of maturing in oak casks, becoming more intense over the years.
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Dog Dogson's
Smartass corner
There are three different qualities of Cognac recognized by law: V.S. (very special), V.S.O.P. (Very Superior Old Pale), and X.O. (Extra Old).
The wine used for Cognac is very dry, acidic, and thin but excellent for distillation and aging.
Laws concerning Cognac-making are strict as hell. Only three types of grapes may be used, and they can only be harvested in October; Cognac must be aged for at least two years in barrels made from French oak - and get this, from one of two specific forests! Then, the stills must be of a particular French shape (no, not the baguette shape); and we guess La Marseillaise has to be sung during the entire process.
Nine liters of white Wine must be distilled for a single liter of Cognac!
There are six different wine-growing areas (crus) authorized to produce Cognac - in descending order of prestige: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, and Bois Ordinaires.
Rancio is a highly desirable nutty flavor usually found in extra-aged fortified wines (Port, Sherry, Madeira, Marsala …) and fruit-based Spirits, namely Cognacs, Calvados, and Armagnac. It appears in Cognac after roughly 10 years of maturing in oak casks, becoming more intense over the years.
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