{"product_id":"remy-martin-xo-cognac-70cl","title":"Rémy Martin XO Cognac 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eRémy Martin's XO is a blend of up to 400 different eaux-de-vie, the oldest around 37 years in cask. That kind of library is the whole point of an XO — the cellar master is painting from an enormous palette rather than a handful of barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike the VSOP, it carries the Fine Champagne designation: roughly 85% Grande Champagne and 15% Petite Champagne, the two most prized crus in the region. XO (Extra Old) is a legal category too — since 2018 the youngest spirit in the bottle must be at least ten years old, and Rémy Martin's runs well beyond that, aged in French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colour is deep mahogany with opal glints. There's an opening rush of flower and ripe fruit, then it unfolds — ripe plum and candied orange, warm spice and hazelnut, before a finish of roasted cocoa and honeyed gingerbread. Rich and layered without ever turning heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt around £210 this is the point where cognac stops being a mixer and becomes something you sit with. It's a benchmark XO and a safe, generous gift for anyone who takes their brandy seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat, always, in a tulip glass at room temperature. Give it a few minutes to open. No ice, no water — there's too much detail here to dilute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Drink It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoisdale of Belgravia, where a good cognac and a cigar terrace go hand in hand. The American Bar at The Savoy for the occasion. Artesian at The Langham for a nightcap that feels like an event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it with a rich chocolate dessert, or simply beside a strong coffee and a square of praline to echo the cocoa and gingerbread.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56925311861060,"sku":"HO31403CNV","price":209.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/HO31403CNV.png?v=1784037566","url":"https:\/\/checkout.houseofdecant.com\/products\/remy-martin-xo-cognac-70cl","provider":"House of Decant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}