Behind the faded label and heavy glass stopper, this bottle carries a piece of another era. It's a Rémy Martin V.S.O.P., bottled long before the house's current packaging came to define its shelf presence – a small window into the story of Cognac's most famous export.
Expert Description
Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. is a French Cognac bottled in the 1980s on French oak casks at 40%. The bottle belongs to the Fine Champagne Cognac category, meaning it's distilled exclusively from grapes grown in Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne – the two finest crus in the Cognac region.
Its dark, oval neck label and gold lettering are typical of Rémy Martin's packaging before the house modernized its look.
The cognac is a blend of eaux-de-vie, composed by the cellar master from Limousin oak casks of varying ages. Unlike whisky, cognac doesn't continue developing once bottled, so the character inside is essentially unchanged since the day it was filled.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Vanilla, ripe apricot and a touch of baked apple, with a little more patina than a newer bottling.
Palate
Rounded and layered, with stone fruit, a hint of liquorice and warm oak spice.
Finish
Soft and long, with toasted nuts and a last trace of vanilla.
Specifications
Name: Rémy Martin V.S.O.P.
Distillery: Rémy Martin
Region/Country: France, Cognac (Fine Champagne)
Type: Cognac
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL - frosted glass, note fill level in the bottle
Cask Type: French Limousin oak casks
Distillation Method: Double distilled in traditional copper pot stills
Bottled: 1980s - white tax stamp
Flavour Profile
Fruity · Vanilla-sweet · Oak-aged · Smooth
Investment Potential
Medium. This is a discontinued bottling with an older label design that's sought after by collectors, and since cognac doesn't evolve further in the bottle, the contents remain stable regardless of age. Value depends heavily on fill level and label condition, though.
Did You Know?
The German text on the label is a small clue to this bottle's journey – many Rémy Martin bottles from this era were filled specifically for export markets like Germany.
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Note: From a big collection. From the 1980'. Tear and wear on the label .
