Description

Rémy Martin VSOP (Fine Champagne, 40 % ABV)

Rémy Martin coined the term “Fine Champagne” in 1927 to signify blends drawn exclusively from Grande and Petite Champagne, Cognac’s most chalk-rich crus. Its VSOP continues that legacy: all eaux-de-vie spend at least four years, some as many as 14, in medium-toasted Limousin oak to build structure without masking fruit.

Pour a glass and admire the golden-red amber colour. The nose offers vanilla from oak seasoning, followed by ripe apricot, baked apple and an elegant floral edge.  Sip and you’ll find creamy oak interlaced with honey, soft cinnamon and hints of licorice; the finish is long, silky and slightly nutty, a hallmark of Fine Champagne chalk soils.

Versatility is key. Neat, VSOP pairs effortlessly with peppered goat-meat suya or dark chocolate mousse. In a Sidecar or French 75, it offers depth without heaviness. At 40 % ABV, the spirit cuts through citrus while maintaining balance, making it a bar-cart staple from Abuja to Port Harcourt.

Awards confirm quality: Double Gold and 97 pts at the 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards crowned it Cognac of the Year. Sustainability underpins the brand’s future, Rémy Martin’s Sustainable Exception plan targets regenerative agriculture across all partner vineyards and a 50 % per-bottle CO₂ cut by 2030. 

Shelf life? Indefinite unopened; opened, flavours stay peak for 18 months if stored upright and cool.

Comprehensive FAQ

1. What makes it “Fine Champagne”? Blend is 100 % Grande & Petite Champagne with ≥50 % from Grande.
2. Age range of eaux-de-vie? Minimum 4 years, up to 14 years in the final blend.
3. Key tasting notes? Vanilla, ripe apricot, baked apple, mild licorice and oak spice.
4. ABV and formats? 40 % ABV in 700 ml and 1 L duty-free sizes.
5. How does it differ from Rémy 1738 Accord Royal? VSOP is brighter and fruit-forward; 1738 offers deeper caramel and toast from longer barrel time.
6. Award highlights? Double Gold & 97 pts, Bartender Spirits Awards 2025.
7. Added colour? Tiny amount of spirit caramel (<2 g/L) for batch consistency.
8. Sustainability milestones? 100 % partner vineyards under sustainable farming; CO₂ footprint per bottle down 15 % by 2024, aiming minus 50 % by 2030.