Rémy Martin V

About this wine

Rémy Martin V is a clear distilled grape spirit made primarily from Ugni Blanc and produced as an eau de vie rather than an aged cognac. It is distilled twice in small copper pot stills and finished with an ice cold filtration which preserves fresh fruit clarity and a smooth texture. On the nose you will find subtle pear and fresh grape aromas with a hint of mint. The palate shows delicate pear and green fruit flavors, a crisp mouthfeel, and a restrained sweetness that keeps the spirit bright. The spirit is bottled clear because it is not aged in oak barrels, which helps maintain its fresh fruit character and luminous appearance. Overall the expression reads as smooth and balanced with a cooling mint nuance and a clean finish that emphasizes the grape origins.

About the grape

Ugni Blanc, also known as Trebbiano in Italy, is the principal grape used by Rémy Martin because it produces thin, high acid wines that are ideal for distillation and for making clear eaux de vie. The variety was widely planted in southwestern France from the 16th century onward thanks to its disease resistance, reliable yields and ability to retain acidity on chalky limestones like those of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne where Rémy Martin sources fruit. For Rémy Martin V the house ferments to a low alcohol white wine and double distills on the lees in copper pot stills to capture delicate grape aromas, then uses ice cold filtration rather than oak aging so the Ugni Blanc character remains prominent. A practical rule at the house is that many kilos of these grapes are needed to make a single liter of eau de vie, which is why vineyard selection and clonal choice in the Fine Champagne crus are important to this bottling.

Quick facts

• 🍇 Rémy V is not a cognac, it is a clear eau de vie made from grape brandy that is not aged in oak barrels
• 🥂 The letter V is pronounced like the letter v, it nods to eau de vie and was launched to meet cocktail culture
• 🫧 Rémy V is distilled on the lees in small batches using copper pot stills, a technique Rémy Martin usually reserves for its cognacs
• ❄️ To keep the spirit crystal clear the company uses an ice cold filtration process at about minus fourteen degrees Fahrenheit
• 🏞️ Most of the grapes used are Ugni Blanc from Rémy Martin vineyards in the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus, the same terroirs used for its cognacs

Palate profile

Producer

Rémy Martin was founded in 1724 by Rémy Martin, a young winegrower in the Cognac region who began selling his eaux de vie under his own name. The House gained royal recognition in 1738 when King Louis XV allowed it to plant new vines, and it later became known for blending only Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne eaux de vie, a style called Cognac Fine Champagne. In the 19th century the centaur emblem was adopted and the brand expanded its exports worldwide, establishing itself among the major cognac houses. Today Rémy Martin is part of the Rémy Cointreau group and celebrated its 300 year anniversary with special releases and renewed focus on sustainability and craftsmanship.