THE HOUSE OF RÉMY MARTIN 13 PROGRAMMES OF VISITS, RECEPTIONS AND TASTINGS COGNAC FINE CHAMPAGNE 2018
THE HOUSE OF RÉMY MARTIN Rooted in exception since 1724, Rémy Martin has prodced cognacs to the highest reqirements of excellence. From its family and winegrowing origins, or Hose embraces the vales of time, patience, rarity and excellence, which served as a gide when creating the varios visits and receptions that we offer. We invite yo to discover or estates : copper pot stills, the qietness of the cellars, eax-de-vie exclsively from Petite and Grande Champagne vineyard, introdction to tasting. Welcome. 2 / / 3
RÉMY MARTIN COGNAC FINE CHAMPAGNE A UNIQUE TERROIR Tempered by an ocean breeze, the cognac terroir is niqe. In the Grande and Petite Champagne vineyards, the limestone rocks reflect the sn onto the grapes, the main variety grown being Ugni Blanc. EXCLUSIVELY GRANDE AND PETITE CHAMPAGNE Rémy Martin prodces its cognacs with eax-de-vie originating exclsively from the Grande and Petite Champagne areas. These are the most prestigios crs where the chalk in the sbsoil is soft and clay is rare, to prodce fine, rond eaxde-vie. Or cognacs have the Cognac Fine Champagne appellation. 4 / In the heart of Grande Champagne, the properties of the Hose of Rémy Martin: the Estate in Merpins, the Hose in Cognac, the Estate of Le Grollet in Saint-Même-les-Carrières, the vineyards in Jillac-le-Coq, Saint-Preil and Gensac-la-Palle. / 5
VISITS SITES THE HOUSE, IN COGNAC THE CENTAURE CELLAR From the chalky soil to the work of the vine, from distillation to blending THE FRANCIS CELLAR With its immense barrels and golden light THE ISLY CELLAR One of the oldest cellars in Cognac THE TASTING ROOM Rondness, generosity, oplence, an introdction to cognac tasting THE BOUTIQUE To discover or cognacs 6 / / 7
VISITS SITES THE ESTATE, IN MERPINS THE POTSTILLS The art of distillation THE AGEING CELLARS Where Rémy Martin and LOUIS XIII cognacs are prodced THE TRAIN For a comfortable discovery of the Estate, from vineyard to cellar THE TASTING ROOM A beatifl and relaxing place THE BOUTIQUE To discover or cognacs 8 / / 9
VISITS SITES THE CLUB, OUR TABLE D HÔTES, IN COGNAC THE COURTYARD The Clb welcomes yo throgh the seasons THE RECEPTION HALL AND BAR Soft lighting and pale wood THE PRIVATE LOUNGES Private rooms to host or gests THE MAIN RECEPTION ROOM A welcoming modlar space THE CONFERENCE ROOM A working space eqipped with adiovisal facilities 10 / / 11
VISITS SITES THE GROLLET ESTATE THE FAMILY PROPERTY Open exclsively and exceptionally for enconters with LOUIS XIII THE RECEPTION ROOM, AND OLD DISTILLERY Leather, copper and amber atmosphere THE COLLECTION Room of rare stills (18th centry) LOUIS XIII tasting cellar THE GARDENS A walk arond vines, roses and palms 12 / / 13
C L A S S I C V I S I T S DISCOVER THE ESTATE BY TRAIN Follow or know-how in the heart of or prodction site STOPOVER AT THE HISTORIC HOUSE Almost three centries of history Aboard a train, discover in comfort or vast and precios collection of Cognac Fine Champagne eax-de-vie. Explore the art of vine growing, cooperage, distillation, blending and ageing of or cognacs, a fascinating jorney throgh time for crios people. - Visit of the Merpins Estate, from the vineyards to the vast cellars. - Tasting of or cognacs VSOP and XO served with gormet accompaniments. Dration: 1 hor 30 mintes When: available from mid-april to the end of September, Monday to Satrday, booking reqired Price: 20/person In Cognac, walk in the footsteps of the fonders and cellar masters who have shaped Rémy Martin, and explore or historic cellars where or old eax-de-vie age. Listen to the story of nearly three centries of cognac creation. - Visit of the historic Hose and its cellars. - Tasting of or cognacs VSOP and XO served with gormet accompaniments. Dration: 2 hors When: available all year rond, booking reqired, minimm of 2 people Price: 32/person 14 / / 15
P R I V A T E V I S I T S 11 niqe programmes to discover at the heart of or estates The Hose of Rémy Martin offers varios approaches to discover its collection of cognacs and ancestral crafts. Thematic programmes for each and every one, whatever one s interests and desires, to live a singlar experience arond lnch, a workshop, a tasting ceremonial. THE RÉMY MARTIN ESSENTIALS From the prodction Estate to the historic Hose From immensity to exclsivity, discover the Merpins Estate and its prestigios reserve of Cognac Fine Champagne eax-de-vie and the historic Hose, in Cognac, sharing nearly three centries of cognac creation. - Visit of the Merpins Estate, from the vines to the vast cellars. - Visit of the historic Hose and its cellars. - Gided tasting of or cognacs VSOP and XO served with gormet accompaniments. Dration: 3 hors When: available all year rond, booking reqired, minimm of 2 people Price: 110/person / Jst for yo / A dedicated ambassador as yor host and gide for the visits and facilities, a srprise gift. 16 / / 17
P R I V A T E V I S I T S GOURMET TASTING EXPERIENCE A revelation of frity, floral and spicy flavors ABOUT CENTAURE DE DIAMANT Discover an exceptional cognac A taste of freedom, some time ot. Arond a selection of delicios spices, candied frits, chocolates and gormet appetizers, the choice of cognacs to taste is p to yo. - Visit of the historic Hose and its cellars. - Tasting of two cognacs of yor choice from or collection Cognacs Fine Champagne served with a selection of delectable accompaniments. Dration: 2 hors When: available all year rond, booking reqired, minimm of 2 people Price: 110/person / Jst for yo / A dedicated ambassador for the visit and the tasting, a gormet gift. Centare de Diamant is blended with eax-de-vie from or precios Cognac Fine Champagne reserve. Delighting the eye with its golden tones, the nose with its honey notes, and the moth with its rondness, Centare de Diamant reveals a symphony of aromas and myriad glints. - Visit of the historic Hose and its cellars. - Ceremonial tasting of two cognacs: XO and Centare de Diamant served with gormet accompaniments. Dration: 2 hors When: available all year rond, booking reqired, minimm of 2 people Price: 110/person / Jst for yo / A dedicated ambassador as yor host and gide, a srprise gift. 18 / / 19
P R I V A T E V I S I T S COCKTAIL CREATION Express yor talent with an introdction to mixology ABOUT CHOCOLATE Enjoy the sbtle harmony of cognac and chocolate At the historic Hose, or tasting room is the place for an ltimate cocktail experience. Measre, shake, blend and por. We demonstrate the beaty and precision of mixology. The combinations of frits, cognac and spices are careflly measred. Assisted by a Rémy Martin expert, create short and long drinks and show off yor talent for mixology. - Visit of the historic Hose and its cellars. - Tasting of or cognacs. - Introdction to the art of cocktail making and tasting of yor creations served with gormet accompaniments. Dration: 2 hors When: available all year rond, booking reqired, minimm of 2 people Price: 110/person In or cellars, in their casks, or cognacs age and matre over time. Their amber color, their frity, floral and spicy aromas invite to a delightfl pairing. Yo will taste cognac and chocolate, attentive to the sbtle harmony of flavors. - Visit of the historic Hose and its cellars. - Ceremonial tasting of three cognacs accompanied by chocolate creations devised by or Chef, Philippe Saint Romas. Dration: 2 hors When: available all year rond, booking reqired, minimm of 2 people Price: 110/person / Jst for yo / A dedicated ambassador as yor host and gide for the visit and tasting, a gormet gift. / Jst for yo / A dedicated ambassador as yor host and gide for the visit and workshop, 20 / a srprise gift. / 21
P R I V A T E V I S I T S DISCOVER EXCEPTIONAL SPIRITS Terroir, people and time AT LUNCHTIME From cellar to table, tailor-made to yor tastes The niqeness of the terroir, the talent of men and women, the work of time. As a crios discoverer, yo will taste the exceptional spirits of the Rémy Cointrea Grop. Rm, whisky, cognac, Cointrea, a tastefl and aromatic voyage from Barbados to Scotland, via Angers and Cognac. - Visit of the historic Hose and its cellars. - Presentation of the world of spirits. - Gided tasting of Cointrea Noir, Mont Gay XO rm, Brichladdich Port Charlotte whisky and or Rémy Martin XO cognac. From the barrels of the Francis cellar to the casks of the Isly cellar, the spicy aromas of cognacs and wood that hang in the air entice yo to a tasting. At lnch time, or Chef Philippe Saint Romas, a member of the Maîtres Cisiniers de France and Thibalt Leparc, depty head Chef, create clinary delights from fresh market ingredients according to yor tastes. - Visit of the historic Hose and its cellars. - Tasting of or cognacs VSOP and XO served with gormet accompaniments. - A refined meal at the Clb, or table d hôtes. Dration: 2 hors 30 mintes When: available all year rond, booking reqired, minimm of 2 people Price: 110/person Dration: 4 hors When: available all year rond, booking reqired, minimm of 2 people Price: 195/person / Jst for yo / / Jst for yo / A dedicated ambassador as yor host and gide for the visit and tasting, A dedicated ambassador as yor host and gide, a private longe at the Clb, a srprise gift. a srprise gift. 22 / / 23
P R I V A T E V I S I T S RÉMY MARTIN AFTER WORK A moment to nwind at the end of the working day SEMINAR AND FLAVOURS Combine bsiness and pleasre 24 / Looking for a way to celebrate, thank or congratlate yor clients or co-workers? We will ensre a private reception to welcome yo to the historic Hose in Cognac. Discover nearly three centries of cognac creation and share an aperitif tasting for an original after work. - Visit of the historic Hose and its cellars. - Tasting of or cognacs VSOP and XO. - Special tasting arond a cocktail aperitif served with gormet accompaniments. Dration: 2 hors When: available all year rond from 6pm, booking reqired, minimm of 10 people Price: 50/person / Jst for yo / A dedicated ambassador as yor host and gide, a private longe at the Clb or the Hose, a srprise gift. At the Rémy Martin Hose, we offer a historic setting for yor seminars combined with a visit. At lnch time, yo will be introdced to the tasting of or cognacs before yo get to savor the dishes devised by or chef Philippe Saint Romas, a member of the Maîtres Cisiniers de France. - Welcome coffee, tea, delicacies. - Use of or conference room. - Coffee break. - Visit of the historic Hose and its cellars. - Tasting of or Cognacs Fine Champagne. - Lnch at the Clb, or table d hôtes. Dration: 6 to 8 hors When: available all year rond, booking reqired, minimm of 10 people Price: 130/person (from a half-day to two days for yor seminar, please ask for a price qote) / Jts for yo / A dedicated ambassador for the visit and tasting, a professional conference room with A/V eqipment, a private dining room, a srprise gift for each gest. / 25
P R I V A T E V I S I T S LOUIS XIII cellar, the Hose in Cognac LOUIS XIII, tasting ceremonial 26 / / 27
P R I V A T E V I S I T S INTRODUCTION TO LOUIS XIII A prelde to rarity THE LOUIS XIII EXPERIENCE Art and aromas Or LOUIS XIII cognac is blended from or most precios Cognac Grande Champagne eax-de-vie, matred over time in centry-old oak casks. Starting with its mahogany color, then its floral aromas, and notes of Cban cigars and dried frits, yo will discover LOUIS XIII throgh its infinitely sbtle flavors. - Private Visit of the historic Hose and its old cellars. - Exclsive entry into the Salle des Références, a room reserved for a privileged few. - Tasting of or XO cognac. - Ceremonial tasting of or LOUIS XIII cognac. Dration: 2 hors When: available all year rond, booking reqired, minimm of 2 people Price: 280/person There is a place in Grande Champagne devoted to or finest cognac, the legendary LOUIS XIII. A tre family garden of Eden where only the invited are admitted, the Grollet Estate. The experience begins with a discovery of the precios collection and oldest cellars. Then crystal will celebrate the qintessence of LOUIS XIII dring a ceremonial tasting where its aromas will weave a harmonios blend of flowers, frits and spices. - Visit of the prodction Estate or the historic Hose. - Exclsive entry into the Salle des Références. - Visit of Le Grollet Estate. - Gastronomic lnch or dinner in the old distillery. - Rital tasting of LOUIS XIII cognac served with creations by designer Christophe Pillet. Dration: 6 hors When: available all year rond, booking reqired, minimm of 2 people Price: 1,200/person / Jst for yo / A dedicated ambassador as yor host and gide, entry into the Salon LOUIS XIII and Salle des Références, a special gift. / Jst for yo / A dedicated ambassador for the visits, a chaffer for transfers, entry into the Salle des Références, entry into Le Grollet Estate, a srprise gift. 28 / / 29
TERMS AND CONDITIONS GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL VISITS AND RECEPTIONS Visits and receptions are available on prior booking all year rond (except 1 May and from 21 December to 2 Janary inclded). Visits can be arranged on Sndays and bank holidays for grops of at least 10 people. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES These terms and conditions apply to all visit programmes. The terms and conditions specific to yor chosen programme are presented below. By registering for one of the Rémy Martin programmes, yo nreservedly accept these terms and conditions. INFORMATION Private visits of or sites are always accompanied by one of or experts. For secrity reasons, mobile telephones and cameras are not permitted in the cellars. Cigarettes, inclding e-cigarettes, are strictly prohibited at all Rémy Martin sites. Animals are not permitted. Certain visits may be cancelled in extreme weather conditions. SALES AND RESERVATION A 30% deposit mst be paid a month before participants visit: either by cheqe made ot to CLS Rémy Cointrea and sent for the attention of the Service Visites, or by bank transfer, or by bank card (secre payment). The balance is de on the day of the event. For last minte reservations, payment in fll for the visit will be reqested at the time of booking. Final confirmation of the nmber of participants mst be commnicated to s seven working days before the visit and cannot be changed after this time. The Hose of Rémy Martin reserves the right to invoice yor visit in fll in the event yo cancel within three days of the visit date. RESPONSIBLE DRINKING The Hose of Rémy Martin has always encoraged responsible drinking combined with the pleasre of tasting. Tasting sessions are reserved exclsively for adlts. The abse of alcohol is dangeros for yor health. Always drink with moderation. COME AND MEET US VISIT LOCATIONS IN COGNAC The Hose of Rémy Martin 20, re de la Société Vinicole 16100 Cognac Lat.: 45.6889842 / Long.: -0.3300305 IN MERPINS The Rémy Martin Estate Avene de Gimex 16100 Merpins (4 km from Cognac) Lat.: 45.6647226 / Long.: -0.3555374 La Rochelle INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS COGNAC visites.remymartin@remy-cointrea.com Telephone: + 33 (0)5 45 35 76 66 www.visitesremymartin.com PARIS Lyon SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS THE MERPINS ESTATE Open from mid-april to end of September, Mondays to Satrdays inclsive (except 1 May), reservation recommended. For grop visits in October, contact s. For all visits to the Estate, the meeting point is in Merpins, avene de Gimex. No transportation services are provided. It is therefore yor responsibility to organise yor jorney to the Merpins site. To help yo with yor transfers, we can provide a list of taxi services pon reqest. THE HOUSE IN COGNAC Dring yor visit or reception, yor programme and the private lnch room will be reserved jst for yo. At lnch or dinner, a cognac aperitif as well as an after-dinner drink are always inclded, with respect for responsible alcohol consmption. Regarding mens, yo can always expect refined cisine accompanied by careflly selected wines. Mineral water, coffee and mignardises are inclded (sample mens available on reqest). For certain programmes, Rémy Martin is delighted to provide transport between each of its sites (departing from and retrning to Cognac). When retrning to yor hotel, we can help yo book a taxi pon reqest. TAILOR-MADE PROGRAMMES Or team is at yor disposal to provide a price qote for any tailor-made programme. «Whichever programme yo choose, the professionalism and hospitality of or teams will make yor experience nforgettable». ACCESS BY MOTORWAY From Paris: A 10 motorway, exit 34 St-Jean-d Angély/Cognac (4 hors) From Bordeax: A 10 motorway, exit 36 Pons/Cognac (1 hor 30 mintes) From La Rochelle: La Rochelle/Saintes motorway, then RN 141 (1 hor 15 mintes). BY TRAIN Direct TGV Paris/Angolême in 2 hors 30 mintes, then access by train or road (30 mintes). BY AIR Cognac aerodrome 5 km away Angolême airport 50 km away (1 hor) La Rochelle airport 100 km away Bordeax international airport 120 km away (1 hor 30 mintes). Bordeax Photographs non contractal. Content valid ntil March 2019. Marseille 30 / / 31
E. Rémy Martin & Co 20, re de la Société Vinicole 16100 COGNAC - France Tel: + 33 (0)5 45 35 76 66 E-mail: visites.remymartin@remy-cointrea.com www.visitesremymartin.com Certificate of excellence 32 / ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH. ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY