Remy Martin

THE HEART OF COGNAC

RARE GRAPES FROM THE HEART OF THE COGNAC REGION

A RARE COGNAC…

Only 17% of the cognac shipped from the region is legally recognised as FINE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC

(BNIC shipments 2004)

FROM THE HEART OF THE COGNAC REGION…

FROM THE HEART OF THE COGNAC REGION…

FINE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC = Grande Champagne + Petite Champagne

With minimum 50% Grande Champagne

THE TWO MOST SOUGHT AFTER CRUS

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A highly distinctive soil and climate:  Porous chalky stones ensure ideal and stable water supply to the vines

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 White surface gravel reflects sunlight offered by microclimate Thefor two most sought after crus: optimum maturation of the  grapes Planted with vines since Roman times (The Latin word Campania or Champagne means chalk)  Today, ground rents are on average 20% higher than other areas in the region

LEGAL RECOGNITION OF SUPERIOR QUALITY

FINE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC is the only blend of two crus recognised by law (since 1938)

THE HEART OF COGNAC KNOWHOW

CAPTURING THE HEART OF THE DISTILLATION •

Since 1724 Rémy Martin has been first and foremost a vigneron

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Today Rémy Martin remains committed to the traditional methods of fine distillation  On the lees: with the small particles that naturally develop in the wine  In small copper stills called alambics

Capturing the aromatic heart of the grapes

LONGER AGEING REVEALS THE AROMATIC HEART

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Ageing much longer than the minimum required by law

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In small Limousin oak casks

Revealing greater aromatic breadth and intensity

FROM THE HEART OF THE CELLAR MASTER •

Time alone is not enough, the skill and commitment of a master are required

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A craft handed down over centuries

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Rémy Martin has had only four Cellar Masters in the past

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100

years Today it is Pierrette Trichet who watches over the casks

THE AROMATIC HEART OF COGNAC

THE AROMATIC HEART OF COGNAC

UNIQUE AROMATIC INTENSITY

HARMONY

OPULENCE

LENGTH

Perfect balance and maturity from a broader range of aromas and smoother textures

A broader range of aromas and rich textures for powerful sensations

More intense, precise and lingering aromas

THE HEART OF OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

BLENDING ONLY THE HEART OF COGNAC

Rémy Martin blends

100% of its

cognacs from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, the two crus at the heart of the Cognac region

RÉMY MARTIN IS FINE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC

80%

of all FINE CHAMPAGNE

COGNAC shipped from the region is produced by Rémy Martin

(BNIC shipments 2004)

LOYAL AND DEDICATED SOURCING

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2/3 of the vineyards in Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne areas are part of the

ALLIANCE FINE CHAMPAGNE

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An historic partnership between Rémy Martin and its vignerons

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Providing the most rigorous selection of the eaux-de-vie to Rémy Martin each year

A TREASURE IN THE HEART OF THE CELLARS •

Rémy Martin holds the most precious reserves of FINE CHAMPAGNE eaux-de-vie

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Representing

115 years

of the vignerons’ craft

Ensuring Rémy Martin FINE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC is always preserved for future generations

THE NUMBER 1 BRAND

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Rémy Martin is the brand in France

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Rémy Martin is No1 worldwide in superior quality cognacs

No1 cognac

THE HEART OF COGNAC - CONCLUSION

RARE GRAPES FROM THE HEART OF THE COGNAC REGION

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THE HEART OF COGNAC KNOW-HOW

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THE AROMATIC HEART OF COGNAC At the heart of this competitive advantage is the long term partnership between Rémy Martin and the elite wine growers Building a treasure in the heart of the cellars Making Rémy Martin the No1 brand for quality