White flowers, spiced and sweet. Remy Martin’s new XO bottling very much encapsulates the qualities of Fine Champagne. Founded by Andre Giraud and continued by Baptiste Loiseau, every glass of cognac carries the harmonious marriage between the eaux-de-vie from Grand Champagne hold and Petit Champagne. A taste in and, as Andre Heriard Dubreuil used to say, “one glass is never enough”.
Neat, or on ice, this amber spirit promises to impress. The aroma of flowers and fruits beckons, where you delve deeper into notes of sweet plum, figs and orange. Before you think its over, hints of cinnamon spice and tabacco comes in before a smooth, lasting finish. Andre insists on neat for “an XO should be revered”, while Baptiste adores the richness on ice.
It is a seductive spirit, that comes in a bottle to match. A simple elegance showing the world the intense mahogany hue within. Fashion expert, Harvey Ambomo says it best: “The XO carafe is an invitation: an invitation to a journey of sensory exploration and unbridled emotion.”
The newly released Remy Martin XO retails at S$345 at www.75cl.com.
