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the house of rémy martin VISITS, RECEPTIONS AND TASTINGS E. Rémy Martin & C o 20, rue de la Société Vinicole 16100 COGNAC - France - Tel: + 33 (0)5 45 35 76 66 Email: [email protected] - www.visitesremymartin.com Certificate of Excellence A L C O H O L A B U S E I S D A N G E R O U S F O R Y O U R H E A LT H . A LW AY S D R I N K R E S P O N S I B LY 2016 . 2017 THE HOUSE OF RÉMY MARTIN Since it was founded in 1724, Rémy Martin has produced cognacs to the highest requirements of excellence. From its family and wine-growing origins, our House embraces the values of time, patience, rarity and excellence, which served as a guide when creating the various visits and receptions that we offer. From the copper pot stills to the quietness of the cellars, from our eaux-de-vie exclusively from Petite and Grande Champagne vineyards to an introduction to tasting, we invite you to discover our estates. Welcome. / 02/ / 03 / C O N T «Depending on your mood and desires, E N T PRIVATE VISITS . The Rémy Martin Essentials encounters and visits through S 14 . About Chocolate the seasons» . About the Blending . About Centaure de Diamant . At Lunchtime . Double distillation in the distillery . Rémy Martin After Work NEW . Cocktails Creation 8 . Gourmet Tasting Experience CLASSIC VISITS . Discover the Estate by train . A Snapshot of Rémy Martin . Stopover at the historic House 10 . Seminar and Flavours . Introduction to LOUIS XIII . The LOUIS XIII Experience VISITS SITES . The Estate in Merpins 24 . The House in Cognac . The Club, table d’hôtes in Cognac . The Distillery in Touzac . The Grollet Estate TERMS AND CONDITIONS 34 COME AND MEET US 35 RÉMY MARTIN COGNAC FINE CHAMPAGNE a unique terroir Tempered by an ocean breeze, the cognac terroir is unique. In the Grande and Petite Champagne vineyards, the limestone rocks reflect the sun onto the grapes, the main variety grown being Ugni Blanc. eXCLuSiVeLY GranDe anD Petite CHaMPaGne Rémy Martin produces its cognacs with eaux-de-vie originating exclusively from the Grande and Petite Champagne areas. These are the most prestigious crus where the chalk in the subsoil is soft and clay is rare, to produce fine, round eaux-de-vie. Our cognacs have the Fine Champagne appellation La Rochelle BOIS ORDINAIRES La Charent e FINS BOIS BORDERIES Océan Atlantique Cognac GRANDE CHAMPAGNE Angoulême PETITE CHAMPAGNE BONS BOIS Paris COGNAC Bordeaux / 06 / / 07 / Cocktails Creation tHe eXPerienCe Express your talent with an introduction to mixology At the historic house, our tasting room is the place for an ultimate cocktail experience. Measure, shake, blend and pour. We demonstrate the beauty and precision of mixology. The combinations of fruits, cognac and spices are carefully measured. Assisted by a Rémy Martin expert, create short and long drinks and show off your talent for mixology. tHe ProGraMMe - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. - Introduction to the art of cocktail making and tasting of your creations. u tHe DetaiLS Duration: 2 hours When: Available all year round, reservation required, minimum of 2 people Price: €100 /person / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide, a surprise gift. / 08 / Gourmet tasting Experience A revelation of fruity, floral and spicy flavours tHe eXPerienCe A taste of freedom, some time out. You will choose your cognacs to taste around a selection of delicious spices, candied fruits, chocolates and gourmet appetizers. tHe ProGraMMe - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. - Tasting of two cognacs of your choice from our collection served with a selection of delectable accompaniments. u tHe DetaiLS Duration: 2 hours When: Available all year round, reservation required, minimum of 2 people Price: €100 /person / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide, a surprise gift. / 09 / cl a ssic visits Discover the Estate by train Follow our know-how in the heart of our production site tHe eXPerienCe Aboard a train, discover in comfort our vast and precious collection of Cognac Fine Champagne eaux-de-vie. Explore the art of vine growing, cooperage, distillation, blending and ageing of our cognacs, a fascinating journey through time for curious people. tHe ProGraMMe - Visit of the Merpins Estate, from the vineyards to the vast cellars. - Tasting of two Rémy Martin cognacs served with gourmet accompaniments. u tHe DetaiLS Duration: 90 minutes When: Available from mid-April to late September from Mondays to Saturdays, reservation recommended Price: €18/person / 10 / A Snapshot of Rémy Martin A brief introduction to the House tHe eXPerienCe If you are pushed for time, this visit to the heart of our House in Cognac is designed with you in mind. Savour notes of flowers, oak and summer fruits, learn the history of how our cognacs are produced. tHe ProGraMMe - Visit of the historic House. - Guided tasting of one of our cognacs. u tHe DetaiLS Duration: 1 hour When: Available all year round, reservation required, minimum of 2 people Price: €20/person / 11 / cl a ssic visits Stopover at the historic House Almost 300 years of history tHe eXPerienCe In Cognac, walk in the footsteps of the founders and cellar masters who have shaped Rémy Martin, and explore our historic cellars where our old eaux-de-vie age. Listen to the story of nearly three centuries of cognacs creation. tHe ProGraMMe - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. - Tasting of three cognacs served with gourmet accompaniments. From two people to large group, choose your private visit. 12 tailor-made programs were created just for you. u tHe DetaiLS Duration: 2 hours When: Available all year round, reservation required, minimum of 2 people Price: €30/person / 12 / / 13 / private visits The Rémy Martin Essentials From the production Estate to the historic House tHe eXPerienCe Enjoy the subtle harmony of cognac and chocolate tHe eXPerienCe From the immensity to the exclusivity, discover the Merpins Estate and its prestigious reserve of Cognac Fine Champagne eaux-de-vie and the historic House, in Cognac, sharing nearly three centuries of cognacs creation. In our cellars, in their casks, our cognacs age and mature over time. Their amber colour, their fruity, floral and spicy aromas invite to a delightful pairing of cognac and chocolate, a subtle harmony of flavours. - Visit of the Merpins Estate from the vines to the vast cellars. - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. - Guided tasting of three cognacs served with gourmet accompaniments. - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. - Ceremonial tasting of three cognacs accompanied by chocolate creations devised by our Chef, Philippe Saint Romas. tHe ProGraMMe u tHe DetaiLS / 14 / About chocolate Duration: 3 hours When: Available all year round, reservation required, minimum of 2 people Price: €100/person / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visits and facilities, a surprise gift. tHe ProGraMMe u tHe DetaiLS Duration: 2 hours When: Available all year round, reservation required, minimum of 2 people Price: €100/person / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visit and tasting, a gourmet gift. / 15 / private visits About the Blending Floral, fruity and spicy notes to inspire you tHe eXPerienCe Our cellar master uses his olfactory memory to blend hundreds of different eauxde-vie. An art that you will try your hand at by preparing your own blend from selected eaux-de-vie. Their lively, fruity or sweet notes will inspire your creation. tHe ProGraMMe - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. - Blending workshop. - Ceremonial tasting of our XO cognac. u tHe DetaiLS / 16 / Duration: 2 hours When: Available all year round, reservation required, minimum of 4 people Price: €100/person / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visit and workshop, a surprise gift. About Centaure de Diamant Discover an exceptional cognac tHe eXPerienCe Centaure de Diamant is blended with eaux-de-vie from our precious Fine Champagne reserve. Delighting the eye with its golden tones, the nose with its honey notes, and the mouth with its roundness, Centaure de Diamant reveals a symphony of aromas and myriad glints. tHe ProGraMMe - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. - Ceremonial tasting of two cognacs: XO and Centaure de Diamant, the jewel of Fine Champagne, served with gourmet accompaniments. u tHe DetaiLS Duration: 2 hours When: Available all year round, reservation required, minimum of 2 people Price: €100/person / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide, a surprise gift. / 17 / At Lunchtime private visits From cellar to table, tailor-made to your tastes tHe eXPerienCe From the terroir to the pot stills, discover the birthplace of the eaux-de-vie tHe eXPerienCe 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 you to a tasting. At lunch time, our Chef Philippe Saint Romas, a member of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, creates culinary delights from fresh market ingredients according to your tastes. In the wintry months, from November to March, come and visit our distillery in Touzac and hear the swishing of the eaux-de-vie in the copper stills, taste a young eau-de-vie, see the double distillation process and witness the art of selecting the eaux-de-vie with an expert. tHe ProGraMMe tHe ProGraMMe - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. - Tasting of three cognacs served with gourmet accompaniments. - A refined meal at the Club, our table d’hôtes. u tHe DetaiLS / 18 / Double Distillation in the Distillery Duration: 4 hours When: Available all year round, reservation required, minimum of 2 people Price: €185 /person / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visit and tasting, a private lounge at the Club, a surprise gift. - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. - Discover the Grande Champagne region. - Visit of the Touzac distillery. - Guided tasting of three cognacs served with gourmet accompaniments. u tHe DetaiLS Duration: 4 hours When: Available all year round, reservation required, minimum of 2 people Price: €130/person / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visits, tastings and facilities, a surprise gift. / 19 / private visits Rémy Martin After Work A moment to unwind at the end of the working day tHe eXPerienCe Combine business and pleasure tHe eXPerienCe Looking for a way to celebrate, thank or congratulate your clients or co-workers? We will ensure a private reception to welcome you to the historic House in Cognac. Discover nearly three centuries of cognacs creation and share an aperitif tasting for an original after-work. At the Rémy Martin House, we offer a historic setting for your seminars combined with a visit. At lunch time, you will be initiated to the tasting of our cognacs before you get to savour the dishes devised by our chef Philippe Saint Romas, a member of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France. - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. - Special tasting around an aperitif cocktail. - Use of our conference room. - Visit of the historic House and its cellars. - Tasting of our cognacs. - Lunch at the Club, our table d’hôtes. tHe ProGraMMe u tHe DetaiLS Duration: 2 hours When: Available all year round from 6 pm, reservation required, minimum of 10 people Price: €35/person / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visit and tasting, a private lounge at the Club or the House, a surprise gift. / 20 / Seminar and Flavours tHe ProGraMMe u tHe DetaiLS Duration: 6-8 hours When: Available all year round, reservation required, minimum of 10 people Price: €130/personne (from a half-day to two days for your seminar, please ask for a price quote) / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visit and tasting, a professional conference room with A/V equipment, a private dining room and a surprise gift for each guest. / 21 / private visits Introduction to LOUIS XIII A prelude to rarity tHe eXPerienCe Our LOUIS XIII cognac is blended from our most precious Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie, matured over time in centuries-old oak casks. Starting with its mahogany colour, then its floral aromas, and notes of Cuban cigars and dried fruits, you will discover LOUIS XIII through its infinitely subtle flavours. tHe ProGraMMe - Private visit of the historic House and its old cellars. - Exclusive entry into the Salle des Références, a room reserved for a privileged few. - Tasting of our XO cognac. - Ceremonial tasting of our LOUIS XIII cognac. u tHe DetaiLS Duration: 2 hours When: Available all year round, reservation required, minimum of 2 people Price: €250/person / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visit and tasting, entry into the Salon LOUIS XIII and Salle des Références, a surprise gift. / 22 / The LOUIS XIII Experience Art and aromas tHe eXPerienCe There is a place in Grande Champagne devoted to our finest cognac, the legendary LOUIS XIII. A true family garden of Eden where only the invited are admitted, the Grollet Estate. The experience begins with a discovery of the precious collection and oldest cellars. Then crystal will celebrate the quintessence of LOUIS XIII during a ceremonial tasting where its aromas will weave a harmonious blend of flowers, fruits and spices. tHe ProGraMMe - Visit of the production Estate or the historic House. - Exclusive entry into the Salle des Références, a room reserved for a privileged few. - Visit of the Grollet Estate and gourmet lunch or dinner in the old distillery. - Ceremonial tasting of LOUIS XIII cognac served with creations by designer Christophe Pillet. u tHe DetaiLS Duration: 6 hours When: Available all year round, reservation required, minimum of 2 people Price: €1,000/person / JUST FOR YOU / A dedicated ambassador as your host and guide for the visits, a chauffeur for transfers, entry into the Salle des Références, entry into the Grollet Estate, a crystal glass designed by Christophe Pillet offered to each visitor. / 23 / visits sites THE ESTATE, IN MERPINS tHe PotStiLLS The art of distillation tHe aGeinG CeLLarS Where Rémy Martin and LOUIS XIII cognacs are produced tHe train A comfortable way to discover the Estate, from vine to cellar tHe taStinG rooM A beautiful place to enjoy the flavours of our cognacs our boutique The selection of our cognacs / 24 / / 25 / 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 Roundness, opulence and generosity, be initiated in cognac tasting our boutique The selection of our cognacs / 26 / / 27 / visits sites THE CLUB, OUR TABLE D’HÔTES, IN COGNAC tHe CourtYarD The Club welcomes you through the seasons tHe reCePtion HaLL anD bar Soft light and blond wood tHe PriVate LounGeS Private rooms to host our guests tHe Main reCePtion rooM A welcoming modular space tHe ConFerenCe rooM A work space equipped with A/V facilities / 26 28 / / 29 / visits sites THE DISTILLERY, IN TOUZAC tHe reMY Martin DoMainS The Distillery in the heart of the Grande Champagne vineyard tHe PreSSeS & tHe VatS rooM The grapes and wine during the harvest tHe PotStiLLS Distillation on lees in small copper alembics tHe DininG rooM Tradition and authenticity / 30 / / 31 / visits sites THE GROLLET ESTATE tHe FaMiLY ProPertY Exclusive and privileged entry reserved for encounters with LOUIS XIII tHe reCePtion rooM anD oLD DiStiLLerY Leather, copper and amber atmosphere tHe CoLLeCtion Rare alembics room (18th century) LOUIS XIII tasting cellar tHe GarDenS A walk around vines, roses and palms / 32 / / 33 / TERMS AND CONDITIONS COME AND MEET US FOR VISITS AND RECEPTIONS GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS Visits and receptions are available by reservation only all year round (except 1 May and from 20 December to 4 January inclusive). Visits on Sundays and bank holidays are possible for groups of 10 or more. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES These terms and conditions apply to all visit programmes. The terms and conditions specific to your chosen programme are presented below. By registering for one of the Rémy Martin programme, you unreservedly accept these terms and conditions. INFORMATION Private visits of our sites are always accompanied by one of our experts. For security reasons, mobile telephones and cameras are not permitted in the cellars. Cigarettes, including 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 must be paid a month before participants visit: • either by cheque made out to CLS Rémy Cointreau and sent for the attention of the «Service Visites», • by bank transfer, • or by credit card (secure payment). The balance is due on the day of the event. For last minute reservations, payment in full for the visit will be requested at the time of booking. Final confirmation of the number of participants must be communicated to us seven working days before the visit and cannot be changed after this time. The House of Rémy Martin reserves the right to invoice your visit in full in the event you cancel within three days of the visit date. OUR SITES INFORMATIONS AND RESERVATIONS in CoGnaC The House of Rémy Martin 20, rue de la Société Vinicole 16100 COGNAC FRANCE Lat: 45.6893847 / Long: -0.3306071 [email protected] tel: + 33 (0)5 45 35 76 66 www.visitesremymartin.com in MerPinS The Rémy Martin Estate Avenue de Gimeux 16100 MERPINS, FRANCE (4 km from Cognac) Lat: 45.6681598 / Long: -0.3545930 RESPONSIBLE DRINKING PARIS The House of Rémy Martin has always encouraged responsible drinking combined with the pleasure of tasting. Tasting sessions are reserved exclusively for adults. The abuse of alcohol is dangerous for your health. Always consume in moderation. La Rochelle COGNAC SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS THE MERPINS ESTATE Open from mid-April to late September, Mondays to Saturdays inclusive (except 1 May), reservation recommended. For group visits in October, contact us. For all visits to the estate, the meeting point is in Merpins, Avenue de Gimeux. No transportation services are provided. It is therefore your responsibility to organise your journey to the Merpins site. To help you with your transfers, we can provide a list of taxi services upon request. THE HOUSE IN COGNAC Visits and receptions are available by reservation only, all year round (except 1 May and from 20 December to 4 January inclusive). Sunday and bank holiday visits are possible for groups of 10 people or more. During your visit or reception, your programme and the private lunch room will be reserved just for you. At lunch or dinner, a cognac aperitif as well as an after-dinner drink are always included, with respect for responsible alcohol consumption. Regarding menus, you can always expect refined cuisine accompanied by carefully selected wines. Mineral water, coffee and petit fours are included (sample menus available on request). For certain programmes, Rémy Martin is delighted to provide transport between each of its sites (departing from and returning to Cognac). When returning to your hotel, we can help you book a taxi upon request. TAILOR-MADE PROGRAMMES Our team is at your disposal to provide a price quote for any tailor-made programme. «Whatever programme you choose, the professionalism and hospitality of our teams will ensure you have an unforgettable experience». / 34 / Certificate of Excellence Lyon Bordeaux Marseille ACCESS by motorway • from Paris: A 10 motorway, exit 34 St-Jean-d’Angély/Cognac (4 hours), • from Bordeaux: A 10 motorway, exit 36 Pons/Cognac (1 hour 30 minutes), • from La Rochelle: La Rochelle/Saintes motorway then the RN 141 (1 hour 15 minutes). by train • TGV Paris/Angoulême direct in 2 hours 30 minutes, then by train or road (30 min). by air • Cognac aerodrome 5 km away, • Angoulême airport 50 km away (1 hour), • La Rochelle airport 100 km away (1 hour 30 minutes), • Bordeaux international airport 120 km away (1 hour 30 minutes). Photographs non contractual. Content valid until March 2017. / 35 /