The House of Rémy Martin 13 Programmes of Visits, Receptions and Tastings Cognac Fine Champagne
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THE HOUSE OF RÉMY MARTIN 13 PROGRAMMES OF VISITS, RECEPTIONS AND TASTINGS COGNAC FINE CHAMPAGNE 2018 THE HOUSE OF RÉMY MARTIN Rooted in exception since 1724, Rémy Martin has produced cognacs to the highest requirements of excellence. From its family and winegrowing origins, our House embraces the values of time, patience, rarity and excellence, which served as a guide when creating the various visits and receptions that we offer. We invite you to discover our estates : copper pot stills, the quietness of the cellars, eaux-de-vie exclusively from Petite and Grande Champagne vineyard, introduction to tasting. Welcome. 2 / / 3 RÉMY MARTIN COGNAC FINE CHAMPAGNE A UNIQUE TERROIR Tempered by an ocean breeze, the cognac terroir is unique. In the Grande and Petite Champagne vineyards, the limestone rocks reflect the sun onto the grapes, the main variety grown being Ugni Blanc. EXCLUSIVELY GRANDE AND PETITE CHAMPAGNE Rémy Martin produces its cognacs with eaux-de-vie originating exclusively from the Grande and Petite Champagne areas. These are the most prestigious crus where the chalk in the subsoil is soft and clay is rare, to produce fine, round eaux- de-vie. Our cognacs have the Cognac Fine Champagne appellation. In the heart of Grande Champagne, the properties of the House of Rémy Martin: the Estate in Merpins, the House in Cognac, the Estate of Le Grollet in Saint-Même-les-Carrières, the vineyards in Juillac-le-Coq, Saint-Preuil and Gensac-la-Pallue. 4 / / 5 VISITS SITES THE HOUSE, IN COGNAC THE CENTAURE CELLAR From the chalky soil to the work of the vine, from distillation to blending THE FRANCIS CELLAR With its immense barrels and golden light THE ISLY CELLAR One of the oldest cellars in Cognac THE TASTING ROOM Roundness, generosity, opulence, an introduction to cognac tasting THE BOUTIQUE To discover our cognacs 6 / / 7 VISITS SITES THE ESTATE, IN MERPINS THE POTSTILLS The art of distillation THE AGEING CELLARS Where Rémy Martin and LOUIS XIII cognacs are produced THE TRAIN For a comfortable discovery of the Estate, from vineyard to cellar THE TASTING ROOM A beautiful and relaxing place THE BOUTIQUE To discover our cognacs 8 / / 9 VISITS SITES THE CLUB, OUR TABLE D’HÔTES, IN COGNAC THE COURTYARD The Club welcomes you through the seasons THE RECEPTION HALL AND BAR Soft lighting and pale wood THE PRIVATE LOUNGES Private rooms to host our guests THE MAIN RECEPTION ROOM A welcoming modular space THE CONFERENCE ROOM A working space equipped with audiovisual facilities 10 / / 11 VISITS SITES THE GROLLET ESTATE THE FAMILY PROPERTY Open exclusively and exceptionally for encounters with LOUIS XIII THE RECEPTION ROOM, AND OLD DISTILLERY Leather, copper and amber atmosphere THE COLLECTION Room of rare stills (18th century) LOUIS XIII tasting cellar THE GARDENS A walk around vines, roses and palms 12 / / 13 CLASSIC VISITS DISCOVER THE ESTATE BY TRAIN STOPOVER AT THE HISTORIC HOUSE Follow our know-how in the heart of our production site Almost three centuries of history THE EXPERIENCE THE EXPERIENCE Aboard a train, discover in comfort our vast and precious collection of Cognac Fine In Cognac, walk in the footsteps of the founders and cellar masters Champagne eaux-de-vie. who have shaped Rémy Martin, and explore our historic cellars where our old Explore the art of vine growing, cooperage, distillation, blending and ageing eaux-de-vie age. of our cognacs, a fascinating journey through time for curious people. Listen to the story of nearly three centuries of cognac creation. THE PROGRAMME THE PROGRAMME - Visit of the Merpins Estate, from the vineyards to the vast cellars. - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. - Tasting of our cognacs VSOP and XO served with gourmet accompaniments. - Tastingof our cognacs VSOP and XO served with gourmet accompaniments. u THE DETAILS Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes u THE DETAILS When: available from mid-April to the end of September, Monday to Saturday, Duration: 2 hours booking required When: available all year round, booking required, minimum of 2 people Price: €20/person Price: €32/person 14 / / 15 PRIVATE VISITS 11 unique programmes to discover at the heart of our estates The House of Rémy Martin offers various approaches to discover its collection of cognacs and ancestral crafts. THE RÉMY MARTIN ESSENTIALS Thematic programmes for each and every one, whatever one’s From the production Estate to the historic House interests and desires, to live a singular experience around lunch, a workshop, a tasting ceremonial. THE EXPERIENCE From immensity to exclusivity, discover the Merpins Estate and its prestigious reserve of Cognac Fine Champagne eaux-de-vie and the historic House, in Cognac, sharing nearly three centuries of cognac creation. THE PROGRAMME - Visit of the Merpins Estate, from the vines to the vast cellars. - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. - Guided tasting of our cognacs VSOP and XO served with gourmet accompaniments. u THE DETAILS Duration: 3 hours When: available all year round, booking required, minimum of 2 people Price: €110/person / Just for you / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visits and facilities, a surprise gift. 16 / / 17 PRIVATE VISITS GOURMET TASTING EXPERIENCE ABOUT CENTAURE DE DIAMANT A revelation of fruity, floral and spicy flavours Discover an exceptional cognac THE EXPERIENCE THE EXPERIENCE A taste of freedom, some time out. Centaure de Diamant is blended with eaux-de-vie from our precious Cognac Around a selection of delicious spices, candied fruits, chocolates and gourmet Fine Champagne reserve. Delighting the eye with its golden tones, the nose appetizers, the choice of cognacs to taste is up to you. with its honey notes, and the mouth with its roundness, Centaure de Diamant reveals a symphony of aromas and myriad glints. THE PROGRAMME - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. THE PROGRAMME - Tasting of two cognacs of your choice from our collection Cognacs Fine Champagne - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. served with a selection of delectable accompaniments. - Ceremonial tasting of two cognacs: XO and Centaure de Diamant served with gourmet accompaniments. u THE DETAILS Duration: 2 hours u THE DETAILS When: available all year round, booking required, minimum of 2 people Duration: 2 hours Price: €110/person When: available all year round, booking required, minimum of 2 people Price: €110/person / Just for you / A dedicated ambassador for the visit and the tasting, a gourmet gift. / Just for you / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide, a surprise gift. 18 / / 19 PRIVATE VISITS COCKTAIL CREATION ABOUT CHOCOLATE Express your talent with an introduction to mixology Enjoy the subtle harmony of cognac and chocolate THE EXPERIENCE THE EXPERIENCE At the historic House, our tasting room is the place for an ultimate cocktail experience. In our cellars, in their casks, our cognacs age and mature over time. Measure, shake, blend and pour. Their amber colour, their fruity, floral and spicy aromas invite to a delightful pairing. We demonstrate the beauty and precision of mixology. The combinations of fruits, You will taste cognac and chocolate, attentive to the subtle harmony of flavours. cognac and spices are carefully measured. Assisted by a Rémy Martin expert, create short and long drinks and show off your talent for mixology. THE PROGRAMME - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. THE PROGRAMME - Ceremonial tasting of three cognacs accompanied by chocolate creations devised - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. by our Chef, Philippe Saint Romas. - Tasting of our cognacs. - Introduction to the art of cocktail making and tasting of your creations u THE DETAILS served with gourmet accompaniments. Duration: 2 hours When: available all year round, booking required, minimum of 2 people u THE DETAILS Price: €110/person Duration: 2 hours / Just for you / When: available all year round, booking required, minimum of 2 people A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visit and tasting, Price: €110/person a gourmet gift. / Just for you / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visit and workshop, 20 / a surprise gift. / 21 PRIVATE VISITS DISCOVER EXCEPTIONAL SPIRITS AT LUNCHTIME Terroir, people and time From cellar to table, tailor-made to your tastes THE EXPERIENCE THE EXPERIENCE The uniqueness of the terroir, the talent of men and women, the work of time. From the barrels of the Francis cellar to the casks of the Isly cellar, the spicy aromas As a curious discoverer, you will taste the exceptional spirits of the Rémy Cointreau of cognacs and wood that hang in the air entice you to a tasting. Group. Rum, whisky, cognac, Cointreau, a tasteful and aromatic voyage At lunch time, our Chef Philippe Saint Romas, a member of the Maîtres Cuisiniers from Barbados to Scotland, via Angers and Cognac. de France and Thibault Leparc, deputy head Chef, create culinary delights from fresh market ingredients according to your tastes. THE PROGRAMME - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. THE PROGRAMME - Presentation of the world of spirits. - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. - Guided tasting of Cointreau Noir, Mount Gay XO rum, Bruichladdich Port Charlotte - Tasting of our cognacs VSOP and XO served with gourmet accompaniments. whisky and our Rémy Martin XO cognac. - A refined meal at the Club, our table d’hôtes. u THE DETAILS u THE DETAILS Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Duration: 4 hours When: available all year round, booking required, minimum of 2 people When: available all year round, booking required, minimum of 2 people Price: €110/person Price: €195/person / Just for you / / Just for you / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visit and tasting, A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide, a private lounge at the Club, a surprise gift.