Cognac "Martin": reviews. "Remy Martin Louis 13": price, description

Tart aroma and delicious taste that makes each cell of the body tremble ... Cognac is a drink recognized by millions. He is adored and idolized, he is worshiped and hated. It is this ambiguous attitude that makes it popular. It is always talked about and argued about. No festive table can do without a bottle of this magic drink. It harmoniously combines elegant nobility, aristocratic restraint and exquisite properties.

Among the many different types of cognac, "Martin" is a true legend, created several centuries ago and retained its popularity to the present day.

History of cognac and brand development

The history of this exquisite taste began in 1724, when René Martin founded an alcoholic brandy production company and gave it his name.

Before Rene came to success, he was engaged in vineyards for a long time at home. Even then, he began to distill the remnants of grape wine into alcohol and get the first money for it. By the age of 30, he was already able to earn a good fortune.

Cognac "Renee Martin" quickly gained gratitude in secular circles. When in 1731 Louis XV forbade the expansion of vineyards, many owners suffered significant losses, and only Ren managed to obtain from the king a personal permission to continue his business.

Prior to his old age, Renee ran the company and only in 1773 handed over the leadership to his grandson - the full namesake of his grandfather. Younger Renee had prudence and delicately counted all his affairs, so business was not threatened, he only grew and prospered. In 1789, hard times came for France, but this did not affect the success of the company, it continued to grow and multiply its income. The son of Remy, Jr., also a namesake, continued to lead the family business.

Further at the helm of the company was his son Paul-Emile Rene, thanks to whom the cognac "Martin" acquired the widest popularity and its unique blend, which gave him worldwide fame.

Centaur - the world-famous symbol of the legendary drink

The symbol of the company is the centaur, who stood on its hind legs. Paul-Emil not for nothing chose this symbol as the "face of the company", because even in antiquity the centaurs were faithful companions of the god of wine Dionysus. The spear in the hand of the centaur symbolizes the company's desire for its perfection.

Today this symbol is a guarantee of quality and impeccable taste. He is easily recognized among a variety of different logos and unconditionally trust him. Since 1870, the emblem with a centaur is a must for all bottles of brandy "Martin".

Legendary taste in a new incarnation

In 1874 the company replenished its range with a new amazing taste. Cognac "Remy Martin Louis 13" was created on the basis of alcohols, aging of which was more than 100 years.

Especially for him Paul-Emil has developed a new original bottle with a unique design. She accurately repeated her prototype - the royal flask found in the battlegrounds of Catholics and Protestants even during the reign of Louis XIII. The jar was decorated with heraldic lilies, which resembled its grandeur and royalty. Until now, the cognac "Remy Martin Louis 13" is produced in these amazing bottles, which give it a special charm, secular nobility and royal charm.

A new era in the development of the company

In the 90s of the 19th century, France was struck by the epidemic of phylloxera. Paul-Emile believed that he could save his vineyards from ruin, and even tried to bring out new, resistant to the epidemic, but all was in vain. In 1910, he had to sell part of his business to a young businessman Andre Reno, who began actively promoting the company on the world market. After the death of Paul-Emile, his wife sold the rest of the business to Reno, now he became the full owner of Remy Martin.

Regular company opening

In 1927 the company's assortment was replenished with cognac "Remy Martin VS". 1942 was a turning point for the brand. In this year, André's daughter married a young cognac trader, Eriar Dubrei. He convinced Andre that the cognac of this brand is capable of conquering the whole world and it is on him that one should bet. Since 1948 only two elite grape varieties have been used for the production of René Martin brandy - Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne. Since then, all brands of the brand have received the status of Fine Champagne (elite cognacs). An amazing combination of fruit and floral flavors with notes of vanilla made the cognac "Remy Martin VS Superior" the most popular of the entire range of "Remy Martin". The percentage of its sales today reaches more than 30% of the total.

In 1981, the collection of the brand was replenished with the next exquisite taste of "Remy Martin XO Excellence".

In 1990, the brand merged with Cointreau, which produces liqueurs. Today the company bears the name Remy Cointreau Group and, besides elite cognac, produces champagne, rum and whiskey.

The secret of the perfect taste of cognac

Today, "Renee Martin" produces several varieties of cognac, each of which has an amazing delicate taste and elegant aroma. The secret of its impeccable quality is hidden in the technology of its production. To create cognac used:

1. More than 350 elite Fine Champagne spirits, which stand in special barrels of unique limousine oak. To obtain the desired flavor, the aging time of alcohols may reach 50 years.
2. Grapes collected in Champagne regions, where ideal conditions for its cultivation are created. It is here that he attains the highest maturity necessary to give the cognac a unique taste.

Modern collection of flavors "Remy Martin"

Cognac "Martin" of any kind is a delightful taste, a delicate aroma and a magical aftertaste that for a long time reminds of this drink.

The basis of the collection is cognacs "Remy Martin VS", "Remy Martin VSOP", "Remy Martin XO". There is also a line of unique prestigious fragrances that are considered an indicator of luxury and nobility - "Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal", "Remy Martin 1988 Vintage Premier Cru", "Remy Martin Centaure de Diamant", "Remy Martin Coeur de Cognac", "Remy Martin Lous XIII "," Remy Martin Louis XIII Black Pearl ". The last two species refer to the "royal" series.

Cognac "Remy Martin VS" has won popularity thanks to an amazing golden shade. It impresses with its delicious taste, filled with the tenderness of floral aroma, with light notes of apples, pears and lime, supplemented with vanilla sweetness.

"Remy Martin VSOP" is the most popular brand. A wonderful golden drink, created on the basis of 12-year-old spirits and having a delicious aroma combining the nobility of roses, the tenderness of violets, the juiciness of ripe fruits and the sweetness of vanilla, complemented by the taste of port and oak fortress, will captivate the hearts of thousands of people. Its silky taste allows you to enjoy the juiciness of peaches and apricots, combined with summer notes of warmth and light.

"Remy Martin VSOP Excellence" is a delightful combination of almonds, hawthorn and dried apricots, supplemented with light notes of vanilla. This amber drink will leave a taste of nutmeg on your lips and allow you to enjoy the freshness of jasmine.

"Remy Martin XO Excellence" - juiciness of plum, freshness of orange, lightness of jasmine and sweetness of cinnamon are embodied in a delicious amber drink with aromatic notes of flowers and fruits.

"Remy Martin Louis XIII Black Pearl" - one of the most prestigious and expensive cognacs. It is made on the basis of 100-year old alcohols. A unique bouquet of flowers and fruits, collected in cognac, is supplemented with cinnamon sweetness, ginger stiffness and the smell of Cuban cigars. This unique drink is produced in a special bottle of black crystal, specially created by the jewelry house Baccarat. Luxurious appearance of the bottle completes the "royal" decor of platinum lilies.

The main masterpiece of Remy Martin is cognac. Customer Reviews & Prices

Cognac "Remy Martin" refers to the elite varieties, but, despite this, it enjoys great popularity among buyers. Of course, the luxurious taste of "Remy Martin Louis XIII" can not be forgotten, its amazing aftertaste makes you long to tremble and enjoy it. But the price of this masterpiece reaches about 80 thousand for 700 ml, which ordinary consumers can not afford. The cost of another delightful creation of "Remy Martin Centaur Diamant" is within 40 thousand rubles, and only wealthy citizens can afford such a luxury. In its impeccable quality and amazing taste there is no doubt. The most affordable brand is cognac VSOP series, its price starts from 2 thousand rubles, which is quite acceptable for a major celebration or an important reception.

Cognac "Martin" is a delightful taste, which, passing through the centuries, was able to preserve its nobility and elegance, making even today as enthusiastically enjoy yourself as it was many years ago.