The house of Rémy maRTin 14 pRogRammes of visiTs, RecepTions and TasTings - cognac fine champagne
2017 - 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, intro- duction to tasting. Welcome.
02 / / 03 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 fine champagne appellation.
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Cognac St-Même- Merpins les-Carrières Atlanc Gensac-la-Pallue Ocean Juillac- St-Preuil le-Coq Touzac Grande Champagne Pete Champagne
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 distillery in Touzac and the vineyards in Juillac-le-coq, saint-preuil and gensac-la-pallue. 04 / / 05 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
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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
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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
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The disTiLLeRy, in Touzac
The Rémy maRTin esTaTes The distillery in the heart of the grande champagne vineyard
The pResses and The WineRy grapes and wine at harvest time
The poTsTiLLs distillation on lees in small copper stills
The dining Room a traditional and authentic place
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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
14 / / 15 The cognac vineyard in Petite and Grande Champagne
16 / / 17 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 who have shaped champagne eaux-de-vie. Rémy martin, and explore our historic cellars where our old eaux-de-vie age. explore the art of vine growing, cooperage, distillation, blending and ageing of our Listen to the story of nearly three centuries of cognac creation. cognacs, a fascinating journey through time for curious people. the programme the programme - visit of the historic house and its cellars. - visit of the merpins estate, from the vineyards to the vast cellars. - Tasting of three cognacs served with gourmet accompaniments. - Tasting of two Rémy martin cognacs served with gourmet accompaniments. u the details u the details Duration: 2 hours Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes When: available all year round, booking required, When: available from mid-April to the end of September, Monday to Saturday, minimum of 2 people booking required Price: €32/person Price: €20/person
18 / / 19 pRivaTe visiTs the rémy martin essentials gourmet tasting experience From the production Estate to the historic House A revelation of fruity, floral and spicy flavours
the experience the experience from immensity to exclusivity, discover the merpins estate and its prestigious a taste of freedom, some time out. reserve of cognac fine champagne eaux-de-vie and the historic house, in cognac, around a selection of delicious spices, candied fruits, chocolates and gourmet appetizers, sharing nearly three centuries of cognac creation. the choice of cognacs to taste is up to you.
the programme the programme - visit of the merpins estate, from the vines to the vast cellars. - visit of the historic house and its cellars. - visit of the historic house and its cellars. - Tasting of two cognacs of your choice from our collection served with a selection of - guided tasting of three cognacs served with gourmet accompaniments. delectable accompaniments.
u the details u the details Duration: 3 hours Duration: 2 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: €110/person / JUST FOR YOU / / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visits and facilities, A dedicated ambassador for the visit and the tasting, a gourmet gift. a surprise gift.
20 / / 21 pRivaTe visiTs cocktail creation about chocolate Express your talent with an introduction Enjoy the subtle harmony of cognac and chocolate to mixology
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. Their amber measure, shake, blend and pour. colour, their fruity, floral and spicy aromas invite to a delightful pairing. you will taste We demonstrate the beauty and precision of mixology. The combinations of fruits, 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 vsop cognac. - introduction to the art of cocktail making and tasting of your creations. 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 / JUST FOR YOU / Price: €110/person A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visit and tasting, / JUST FOR YOU / a gourmet gift. A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visit and workshop, a surprise gift. 22 / / 23 pRivaTe visiTs about centaure de diamant about the blending Discover an exceptional cognac Floral, fruity and spicy notes to inspire you
the experience the experience centaure de diamant is blended with eaux-de-vie from our precious fine champagne our cellar master uses his olfactory memory to blend hundreds of different eaux-de-vie. reserve. delighting the eye with its golden tones, the nose with its honey notes, an art that you will try your hand at by preparing your own blend from selected eaux- and the mouth with its roundness, centaure de diamant reveals a symphony of aromas de-vie. Their lively, fruity or sweet notes will inspire your creation. and myriad glints. the programme the programme - visit of the historic house and its cellars. - visit of the historic house and its cellars. - Blending workshop. - ceremonial tasting of two cognacs: Xo and centaure de diamant, the jewel of fine - Tasting of our Xo cognac. champagne. served with gourmet accompaniments. u the details u the details Duration: 2 hours Duration: 2 hours When: available all year round, booking required, minimum of 4 people When: available all year round, booking required, minimum of 2 people Price: €110/person Price: €110/person / JUST FOR YOU / / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visit and workshop, A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide, a surprise gift. a surprise gift.
24 / / 25 pRivaTe visiTs double distillation in the distillery at lunchtime From the terroir to the pot stills, From cellar to table, tailor-made to your tastes discover the birthplace of the eaux-de-vie
the experience the experience in the wintry months, from november to march, come and visit our distillery in from the barrels of the francis cellar to the casks of the isly cellar, the spicy aromas Touzac and hear the swishing of the eaux-de-vie in the copper stills, taste a young of cognacs and wood that hang in the air entice you to a tasting. eau-de-vie, see the double distillation process and witness the art of selecting the at lunch time, our chef philippe saint Romas, a member of the maîtres cuisiniers de eaux-de-vie with an expert. france, creates culinary delights from fresh market ingredients according to your tastes.
the programme the programme - visit of the historic house and its cellars. - visit of the historic house and its cellars. - discover the grande champagne region. - Tasting of three cognacs served with gourmet accompaniments. - visit of the Touzac distillery. - a refined meal at the club, our table d’hôtes. - guided tasting of three cognacs served with gourmet accompaniments. u the details u the details Duration: 4 hours 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: €195/person Price: €110/person / JUST FOR YOU / / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide, a private lounge at the Club, A dedicated ambassador for the journey, a surprise gift. a surprise gift.
26 / / 27 pRivaTe visiTs rémy martin after work seminar and flavours A moment to unwind at the end of the working day Combine business and pleasure
the experience the experience Looking for a way to celebrate, thank or congratulate your clients or co-workers? at the Rémy martin house, we offer a historic setting for your seminars combined We will ensure a private reception to welcome you to the historic house in cognac. with a visit. at lunch time, you will be introduced to the tasting of our cognacs before discover nearly three centuries of cognac creation and share an aperitif tasting for you get to savour the dishes devised by our chef philippe saint Romas, a member of an original after work. the maîtres cuisiniers de france.
the programme the programme - visit of the historic house and its cellars. - use of our conference room. - special tasting around a cocktail aperitif. - visit of the historic house and its cellars. - Tasting of our cognacs. - Lunch at the club, our table d’hôtes. u the details Duration: 2 hours When: available all year round from 6pm, booking required, minimum of 10 people u the details Price: €50/person Duration: 6 to 8 hours / JUST FOR YOU / When: available all year round, booking required, minimum of 10 people A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide, a private lounge at the Club Price: €130/person (from a half-day to two days for your seminar, or the House, a surprise gift. please ask for a price quote) / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador for the visit and tasting, a professional conference room with A/V equipment, a private dining room, a surprise gift for each guest. 28 / / 29 LOUIS XIII barrel, Le Grollet Estate, Saint-Même-les-Carrières
30 / / 31 pRivaTe visiTs introduction to louis xiii the louis xiii experience A prelude to rarity Art and aromas
the experience the experience our Louis Xiii cognac is blended from our most precious grande champagne eaux- There is a place in grande champagne devoted to our finest cognac, the legendary de-vie, matured over time in century-old oak casks. starting with its mahogany Louis Xiii. a true family garden of eden where only the invited are admitted, the grollet colour, then its floral aromas, and notes of cuban cigars and dried fruits, you will estate. The experience begins with a discovery of the precious collection and oldest discover Louis Xiii through its infinitely subtle flavours. cellars. Then crystal will celebrate the quintessence of Louis Xiii during a ceremonial tasting where its aromas will weave a harmonious blend of flowers, fruits and spices. the programme - private visit of the historic house and its old cellars. the programme - exclusive entry into the salle des Références, a room reserved for a privileged few. - visit of the production estate or the historic house. - Tasting of our Xo cognac. - exclusive entry into the salle des Références. - ceremonial tasting of our Louis Xiii cognac. - visit of Le grollet estate. - gastronomic lunch or dinner in the old distillery. u the details - Ritual tasting of Louis Xiii cognac served with creations by designer christophe pillet. Duration: 2 hours When: available all year round, booking required, minimum of 2 people u the details Price: €250/person Duration: 6 hours / JUST FOR YOU / When: available all year round, booking required, minimum of 2 people A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide, entry into the Salon LOUIS XIII Price: €1,000/person and Salle des Références, a special gift. / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador for the visits, a chauffeur for transfers, entry into the Salle des Références, entry into Le Grollet Estate, a surprise gift. 32 / / 33 TeRms anD condiTions come and meeT us infoRmaTion gRoup and individuaL visiTs and RecepTions and ReseRvaTions
Visits and receptions are available on prior booking all year round (except 1 May and from 20 December to 4 January visit locations included). Visits can be arranged on Sundays and bank holidays for groups of at least 10 people [email protected] in cognac terms and conditions For all programmes The house of Rémy martin Telephone: + 33 (0)5 45 35 76 66 These terms and conditions apply to all visit programmes. The terms and conditions specific to your chosen programme 20, rue de la société vinicole 16100 cognac www.visitesremymartin.com are presented below. By registering for one of the Rémy martin programmes, you unreservedly accept these terms and Lat.: 45.6889842 / Long.: -0.3300305 conditions. in merpins The Rémy martin estate inFormation avenue de gimeux private visits of our sites are always accompanied by one of for last minute reservations, payment in full for the visit will 16100 merpins (4 km from cognac) our experts. for security reasons, mobile telephones and be requested at the time of booking. Lat.: 45.6647226 / Long.: -0.3555374 cameras are not permitted in the cellars. cigarettes, including final confirmation of the number of participants must be e-cigarettes, are strictly prohibited at all Rémy martin sites. communicated to us seven working days before the visit and animals are not permitted. certain visits may be cancelled in cannot be changed after this time. The house of Rémy martin extreme weather conditions. reserves the right to invoice your visit in full in the event you cancel within three days of the visit date. PARIS sales and reservation a 30% deposit must be paid a month before participants visit: responsiBle drinKing • either by cheque made out to cLs Rémy cointreau and sent The house of Rémy martin has always encouraged responsible for the attention of the service visites, drinking combined with the pleasure of tasting. Tasting sessions • or by bank transfer, are reserved exclusively for adults. • or by bank card (secure payment). The abuse of alcohol is dangerous for your health. always La Rochelle The balance is due on the day of the event. drink with moderation. COGNAC Lyon
special terms and conditions access the merpins estate Bordeaux open from mid-april to end of september, mondays to always included, with respect for responsible alcohol By motorWay saturdays inclusive (except 1 may), reservation recommended. consumption. Regarding menus, you can always expect • from paris: a 10 motorway, for group visits in october, contact us. for all visits to the refined cuisine accompanied by carefully selected wines. exit 34 st-Jean-d’angély/cognac (4 hours) Marseille estate, the meeting point is in merpins, avenue de gimeux. mineral water, coffee and mignardises are included (sample • from Bordeaux: a 10 motorway, no transportation services are provided. it is therefore your menus available on request). for certain programmes, Rémy exit 36 pons/cognac (1 hour 30 minutes) responsibility to organise your journey to the merpins site. martin is delighted to provide transport between each of its • from La Rochelle: La Rochelle/saintes To help you with your transfers, we can provide a list of taxi sites (departing from and returning to cognac). motorway, then Rn 141 (1 hour 15 minutes). services upon request. When returning to your hotel, we can help you book a taxi By train upon request. • direct Tgv paris/angoulême in 2 hours 30 minutes, the house in cognac then access by train or road (30 minutes). during your visit or reception, your programme and the tailor-made programmes private lunch room will be reserved just for you. at lunch or our team is at your disposal to provide a price quote for any By air dinner, a cognac aperitif as well as an after-dinner drink are tailor-made programme • cognac aerodrome 5 km away • angoulême airport 50 km away (1 hour) • La Rochelle airport 100 km away (1 hour 30 minutes) • Bordeaux international airport 120 km away (1 hour 30 minutes). «Whichever programme you choose, the professionalism and hospitality of our teams will make your experience unforgettable». photographs non contractual. content valid until march 2018. 34 / / 35 e. Rémy martin & co 20, rue de la société vinicole 16100 cognac - france Tel. + 33 (0)5 45 35 76 66 e-mail: [email protected] www.visitesremymartin.com
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