Rémy Martin XO

Rémy Martin XO is one of the most celebrated cognacs in the world — and once you taste it, you understand why.

The "XO" stands for Extra Old, and it earns that designation fully. The Cellar Master at Rémy Martin blends up to 400 different eaux-de-vie, each aged a minimum of 10 years — some as long as 37 — with an average maturation of 25 years. Every one of those spirits originates from Fine Champagne, the most prestigious growing region in all of Cognac, France: 85% Grande Champagne and 15% Petite Champagne. The chalky limestone soils of Fine Champagne produce grapes of unmatched finesse, which is why Rémy Martin has exclusively sourced from this terroir since 1724.

The result is a cognac of remarkable depth. On the nose, it opens with white flowers, jasmine, and ripe stone fruit — candied orange, dried fig, and plum — underscored by a whisper of honey. On the palate, those fruit notes deepen and warm into hazelnut, cinnamon, and nutmeg, before a long, velvety finish that settles into roasted cocoa and honeyed gingerbread. It is full-bodied, smooth, and extraordinarily complex — the kind of spirit that rewards slow sipping.

Rémy Martin XO is bottled in an iconic decanter — a vessel as considered as the liquid inside. Whether you're serving it neat after a meal, over a single large ice cube as an aperitif, or building a Gold Fashioned cocktail, XO brings an opulence to any occasion that no other spirit at this price point matches.

If you're buying it as a gift, it doesn't need explanation. The bottle says everything.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Jasmine, white flowers, candied orange, dried fig, honey, ripe plum

Palate: Plum, candied orange, hazelnut, cinnamon, nutmeg, passion fruit

Finish: Roasted cocoa, honeyed gingerbread, long and velvety

Bottle Details

• Style: Fine Champagne Cognac XO
• Region: Grande & Petite Champagne, Cognac, France
• Age: 10–37 years (avg. 25 years)
• Blend: Up to 400 eaux-de-vie
• ABV: 40%
• Size: 750ml
• Best served: Neat, on the rocks, or in a Gold Fashioned

FAQ

What does XO mean in cognac? XO stands for Extra Old. By law, all eaux-de-vie in an XO cognac must be aged a minimum of 10 years. Rémy Martin XO exceeds this — its youngest spirit is 10 years old and some are aged up to 37 years.

How is Rémy Martin XO different from VSOP? VSOP must be aged at least 4 years; XO at least 10. Rémy Martin XO is fuller-bodied, more complex, and significantly richer — it blends up to 400 eaux-de-vie versus fewer in the VSOP. The flavor depth is in a different class entirely.

What is Fine Champagne cognac? Fine Champagne is a blend of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne grapes — the two most prestigious crus in Cognac, France. At least 50% must come from Grande Champagne. Rémy Martin XO uses 85% Grande Champagne, making it one of the finest expressions of this designation available.

Is Rémy Martin XO a good gift? It's one of the best gift options in premium spirits. The iconic decanter packaging, the prestige of the XO designation, and the house's 300-year legacy make it immediately impressive — even to recipients who don't drink cognac regularly.

How should I drink Rémy Martin XO? Neat in a tulip or snifter glass is the classic choice — warming the glass in your palm opens up the aromatics beautifully. Rémy Martin's Cellar Master also recommends it over a single large ice cube as an aperitif. It holds up well in a cognac Old Fashioned if you prefer cocktails.