{"product_id":"remy-martin-cognac-xo-excellence","title":"Remy Martin Cognac XO Excellence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXO 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRémy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fig, apricot, jasmine, orange zest, oak spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe stone fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, dark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, persistent dried fruit and spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rémy Martin, Cognac, France (est. 1724)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Champagne XO Cognac\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400+ eaux-de-vie, aged up to 30 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCrus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grande Champagne + Petite Champagne (Fine Champagne appellation)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/remy-martin\"\u003eRémy Martin at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e or explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/cognac-brandy\"\u003ecognac collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Fine Champagne cognac?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Rémy Martin XO compare to Hennessy XO?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Fine Champagne cognac?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"At least 50% Grande Champagne blended with Petite Champagne \\u2014 the two highest-rated Cognac crus. Rémy Martin sources exclusively from these two, distinguishing their range from competitors using lesser crus.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Rémy Martin XO compare to Hennessy XO?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Rémy Martin draws exclusively from Fine Champagne crus; Hennessy blends from all four crus. The Fine Champagne restriction gives Rémy Martin XO more floral, elegant character vs. Hennessy's richer profile.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Remy Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904571084871,"sku":"087236002336","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/Remy-Martin-XO.png?v=1782426471","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/remy-martin-cognac-xo-excellence","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}