The difference mainly lies in age: The 1738 is a Napoleon grade, which is somehow equal to XO quality, that means that the youngest eaux-de-vie used in this blend are at least 6 years old. It costs round about $140, while the VSOP is less aged, where the youngest spirits in the blend were matured four 4 years in oak barrels. The price is also lower: around $50. Both of the Cognacs were made with grapes which come from the Grande and Petite Champagne growth area.
Yes
They are the same product. Their may have been a label change, but the juice inside is the same. >> Don't think so. The Remy Martin VS Cognac is not 100% grand cru
Remy martin has more flavor and better on ice
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Remy Martin 1738 is technically a VSOP, but the company characterizes it as being a notch above that premium level, even while its not old enough to be termed XO. Like all Remy products, it's a blend of eaux-de-vie that comes strictly from the Champagne crus of Cognac (so called for their especially chalky soil and not to be confused with Champagne region and its sparkling wines). In this case, the Cognac is 65 percent Grand Champagne and 35 percent Petite Champagne. The name, 1738 Accord Royal, stems from an eighteenth century degree from Louis XV that allowed Remy to extend its grape production in an era when new plantings were prohibited. The date is a reference to Rémy Martins early history. The blend comes in a 70 cl bottle, with a 40% ABV.
Yes, is part of Remy-Cointreau. Rémy Martin is part of Rémy-Cointreau but it has nothing to do with St Remy or Remigius. St. Remy is a small village in the Département Bouches-du-Rhône, Remigius is a saint who was bishop of Reims http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Remigius. Rémy Martin was founded in 1724 by the winegrower Rémy Martin http://www.cognac-expert.com/cognac-brands/remy-martin-cognac That's why it is called Rémy Martin cognac.
Remy Martin
Centaur
6'2
20 us dollars
Some people like to drink Remy Martin Champagne Cognac chilled or on ice. People feel the coldness makes the drink taste better.
Yes, I was interested in buying one recently and searched on Ebay. A Remy Martin Louis XIII Bottle will auction off for $100 easily.