Remy Martin XO 750ML

Remy Martin XO 750ML is a Fine Champagne Cognac bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle, blending up to 400 eaux-de-vie aged between 10 and 37 years. It earned Gold with 92 points and the title of "Cognac of the Year" at the 2022 USA Spirits Ratings, underscoring its standing as one of the benchmark expressions in the XO category.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Grande Champagne & Petite Champagne, France  |  XO (avg. 25 years maturation)  |  House of Rémy Martin (est. 1724)

Production & Heritage

The House of Rémy Martin was founded in 1724 in the heart of the Cognac region and has maintained its focus on Fine Champagne — a designation requiring that 100% of the grapes originate from the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus, with at least 50% from Grande Champagne. Rémy Martin XO uses an 85/15 blend of Grande Champagne to Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie, distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes (along with Colombard and Folle Blanche) through double distillation in traditional copper pot stills. The cellar master selects and blends up to 400 individual eaux-de-vie, each matured in fine French oak barrels, with the oldest spirits reaching 37 years and an average age of approximately 25 years — considerably longer than the minimum 10-year aging requirement for XO cognac.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with lush, ripe fig and plum before revealing candied orange peel, jasmine, and iris. Beneath the fruit, deeper layers of cinnamon, hazelnut, and a subtle waxy quality emerge alongside traces of caramel and floral oak.

Taste: The entry is silky and full-bodied, immediately coating the palate with honeyed stone fruit and toffee. At mid-palate, cocoa powder and roasted nuts develop alongside baking spice, dried cherry, and vanilla. A gentle sweetness gives way to wood spice and a touch of clove as the flavors converge.

Finish: The finish is long and warming, carrying lingering notes of walnut, smoky wood, and a subtle bitterness that balances the earlier sweetness. A final echo of dried violet and cocoa keeps the palate engaged well after the last sip.

How to Drink Rémy Martin XO

This cognac is best appreciated neat in a tulip glass at room temperature, allowing its complex bouquet to unfold gradually; a few drops of water can open up the floral and spice aromatics further. For cocktails, its depth and structure hold up beautifully in the following:

• Vieux Carré — The rich fig and toffee notes anchor this classic New Orleans cocktail alongside rye and sweet vermouth.
• Sidecar — The candied orange and baking spice in the cognac complement Cointreau and fresh lemon juice without being overwhelmed.
• Sazerac (cognac variation) — The warming walnut finish and cocoa undertones add exceptional depth to the absinthe-rinsed glass and Peychaud's bitters.

Best For

• Gifting a cognac enthusiast or collector who values extended aging and Fine Champagne provenance
• After-dinner sipping alongside dessert or a fine cigar
• Marking a milestone celebration such as a wedding, anniversary, or promotion
• Building a premium home bar with a benchmark XO expression

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rémy Martin XO taste like? Rémy Martin XO delivers a silky, full-bodied palate of honeyed fig, cocoa, toffee, and roasted nuts, supported by baking spice and dried cherry. The finish is long and warming with walnut and a subtle smoky character.

How does Rémy Martin XO compare to Hennessy XO? Both are flagship XO cognacs from two of the "Big Four" houses, but Rémy Martin XO is exclusively Fine Champagne (Grande and Petite Champagne crus), while Hennessy XO blends eaux-de-vie from multiple crus across the Cognac region. This gives Rémy Martin XO a more floral, fruit-forward profile compared to the spicier, more robust character often attributed to Hennessy XO.

Is Rémy Martin XO good for sipping neat? Absolutely — its average 25-year maturation produces a smooth, layered complexity that rewards slow, contemplative sipping at room temperature. A tulip-shaped glass concentrates the aromatic nuances of jasmine, fig, and cinnamon.

Where is Rémy Martin XO made? Rémy Martin XO is produced by the House of Rémy Martin, founded in 1724, in the Cognac appellation of southwestern France. The eaux-de-vie are sourced exclusively from the Grande Champagne (85%) and Petite Champagne (15%) crus, the two most prized growing areas in the region.

What foods pair well with Rémy Martin XO? Dark chocolate truffles complement the cocoa and toffee notes; aged Comté cheese echoes the nutty, caramel undertones; seared foie gras matches the cognac's richness and fig character; crème brûlée mirrors the vanilla and baking spice; and dried fruit and nut boards provide a textural contrast that highlights the spirit's depth.

What sizes does Rémy Martin XO come in? The standard offering is the 750ml bottle, though Rémy Martin also releases the XO in 375ml half-bottles and 1-liter formats depending on the market.

Is Rémy Martin XO worth the price? Rémy Martin XO positions as a premium XO cognac, and its Fine Champagne designation, average 25-year maturation, and blend of up to 400 eaux-de-vie place it among the most respected expressions in its price tier. For drinkers seeking complexity, provenance, and aging depth, it represents strong value relative to ultra-premium and vintage cognacs.

Why Rémy Martin XO?

What separates this expression from the crowded XO field is the sheer complexity of its blend — up to 400 eaux-de-vie, each individually selected, with an average maturation of 25 years and the oldest components reaching 37 years in French oak. The exclusive Fine Champagne sourcing, drawing 85% from Grande Champagne, produces a notably floral and fruit-driven character that distinguishes it from XO cognacs blended across broader appellations. Its 92-point Gold and "Cognac of the Year" recognition at the 2022 USA Spirits Ratings confirms what nearly three centuries of production have built — a cognac that earns its place among the definitive XO benchmarks.