Rémy Martin Bottle Catalogue (last updated: Dec 2, 2024)

(1270 bottles, 153 magnums and 31 figurines, but still not complete; over 500 miniatures on  a separate page)

Introduction

Established as early as 1724, Rémy Martin has been able to climbe to the second position in terms of sales and it has held this postion for a long time now. Through several marriages Rémy Martin has family bonds with Renaud, Cointreau, Frapin and Hériard (-Dubreuil) and it is now part of Rémy-Cointreau with Dominique Hériard-Dubreuil as CEO.
As of 1870, the logo of Rémy Martin is the centaur, adopted by Paul Emile Rémy Martin.
Rémy Martin is famous for its Louis XIII, a very expensive cognac, which was introduced in 1874. With this bottle they were the first to market such an exclusive cognac. In the Black Pearl series they have found a worthy successor, though the Louis XIII is still being produced.

Contents:

1. Stars and VS

— 1a. Three star cognaçaise bottles
— 1b. Three star petite fine champagne bottles
— 1c. Three star fine champagne bottles
— 1d. Three star and VS bottles
— 1e. VS fine champagne bottles
— 1f. VS petite fine champagne bottles
— 1g. VS petite champagne clear glass bottles

2. VSOP (and VO, VSEP)

— 2a. VSOP (and VSEP), white label
— 2b. VSOP white label, qualité du centaure
— 2c. VSOP gold main label and oval gold neck label
— 2d. VSOP gold main label and oval black neck label
— 2e. VSOP gold main label and round black and gold shoulder label
— 2f. VSOP black and red main label
— 2g. VSOP Superieur
— 2h. VSOP Premier Cru
— 2i. VSOP Mature Cask Finish

3. Coeur de Cognac

4. Club

5. Accord 1738

6. Napoléon (also Centaure Napoleon and Centaure Royal)

7. XO

— 7a. XO Fine Champagne
— 7b. XO Fine Champagne Special
— 7c. XO Fine Champagne Excellence
— 7d. XO Fine Champagne new look
— 7e. XO Grande Champagne

8. Centaure (also Centaure XO, -Royal, – Extra, – Cristal, – Diamant)

9. Extra and Extra de Perfection

10. Age Inconnu, Vieille Réserve and Grande Réserve

11. Louis XIII and Black Pearl

— 11a. Louis XIII, empty old bottles
— 11b. Louis XIII, white tops
— 11c. Louis XIII, gold tops
— 11d. Louis XIII, Black Pearl

12. Vintages

13. Limited editions and specials

— 13a. Cuvée Secrèt, Superieure and Centaure Royal
— 13b. Coeur
— 13c. Limited VSOP editions
— 13d. Limited Club editions
— 13e. Limited XO editions
— 13f. Anniversary editions
— 13g. Limited Louis XIII editions
— 13h. Extra porcelain
— 13i. Cannes editions
— 13j. Voyage editions
— 13k. Vincent Leroy limited editions
— 13l. Coupes, Cellar editions and Cellar master editions
— 13m. Other editions
— 13n. Curiosities

14. Magnums and more

— 14a. Jeroboams and up
— 14b. Magnums

15. Figurines

16. Rémy Martin Extravaganza

1. Stars and VS

1a. three stars cognaçaise bottles:

1920s, three star; third star is torn off Three stars cognac 12 years old; US import by Browne Vintners Company; (estim. early 1930s) 3 Stars, cognac 12 years old (estim. bottled 1940s) 3 Stars; maximum price 42 per bottle is stated; estim. 1940s

1b. three stars petite fine champagne (around 1970-1980s):

68cle and 40%vol; the capsule has not petite fine champagne on it and Remy Martin (on the capsule) is on a rather dark background  68cle and 40%vol; on the capsule is petite fine champagne and Remy Martin (on the capsule) is on a much lighter background 68cle; the label is much smoother 70cl e indicated; Dutch import bottle 70cle gradi 40°; Italian bottle (1980s)  '0.70L e' stated  70cl e Französisches Erzeugnis (click to see details)  (1980s); content not stated, 40%vol below right (a bit more in the corner than on previous bottle)

1c. Three stars fine champagne (1980s):

0,70Le. Italian bottle with an upc-code (1980s)  3 stars and Fine Champagne on neck label; on bottom left is stated: '0,70Le'. With a paper duty seal on top.  Stated on upper left: produce of France; on bottom left: '70cle'.  Same as previous, but now with a paper duty seal on top. 0,70Le stated, Dutch import, Boelen, Amsterdam  with '70 cl e'stated in the upper right corner, Gradi 40% in the upper left and with a duty seal.   3 stars and Fine Champagne on neck label; on bottom left is stated: '68cl e'.

1d. Three stars and VS, petite fine champagne:

VS and three stars on neck label; no mentioning of Remy Martin on the capsule. Petite fine champagne, 70cl e (1980s) VS and three stars on neck label; Remy Martin stated on the capsule. Petite fine champagne, 70cle

1e. VS fine champagne:

80°proof and 4/5 quart stated (1970s); Renfield import Fine champagne stated on the capsule, not less than 24 FL.OZ, 70 proof (UK, 1970s)  fine champagne VS; right below: 24 FL.OZ fine champagne VS; right below: '24 fl.oz 68.2cl' (1970s) With a shot cup on top; Fine Champagne Cognac printed in a different colour (green-ish)   with 'very special' not written left and right of VS and no text at top right; 70cle with very special not written left and right of VS and no text in upper right; 0,70Le stated (1990s) with 'very special' not written left and right of VS and no text in upper left or right; 0,70Le stated; Französisches Erzeugnis 750ml indicated

1f. VS petite fine champagne:

'Petite fine champagne' above VS on neck label and dark capsule; 68cl e stated (end 1970s); Produce of France stated  'Petite fine champagne' above VS on neck label; 0,70L stated   Produce of France stated top left and 40%vol top right; bottom right: 24 fl oz, 68.2cl (end 1970s)  Produce of France stated top left and 70 proof top right; bottom right: 24 fl oz, 68.2cl (end 1970s) 'Petite fine champagne' above VS; 70CL stated (1980s) 80 Proof and 750ml indicated; US tax seal on top (1977-1982)

VS above 'petite fine champagne' and a white capsule; 0,70Le stated; (1970s)  With a cotisation symbol (>1984)  ABV (gradi 40%) stated in upper left and content (70 cl e) in upper right; with a paper seal on top; (1970s) 700ml and 40%alc/vol stated (Canadian bottle) 700ml stated, this one with a stamp

1g. VS petite champagne, clear bottles:

With 'Product of France'; 70cle stated  With 'Produit de France'; 750ml stated  With 'Product of France'; 750ml and 40%alc/vol stated  750ml indicated and with a B-number in a square on the lower right (South African bottle)

VS Grand Cru (from early 1990s), old presentation:

70cl e stated (1990s) 70cl e stated (1990s); with different text on the back  Same as previous, but with a number in white printed across 'committed to quality' (click to see detail)  70cl e, with an Italian duty seal  700ml stated 1L e stated 70cle; 'premium cognac' stated on the capsule and on the gold band on the label; 1980s

VS Grand Cru (until 2007), new presentation:

VS Grand Cru, 70cle petite champagne VS Grand Cru, 70cle petite champagne with an additional symbol on the back (tidy man) 70cl e VS Petite champagne; with a paper duty seal. 700ml VS Petite champagne 1Le VS Grand Cru, petite champagne

VS Supérieur, after 2007:

70cl e VS Supérieur, petite champagne  Same as previous but with a paper duty seal on top Content not stated (70cl) Content not stated; 70cl (stated on the box); 40%vol in bigger letters 1L e stated

Most of Rémy Martin’s three stars and VS bottles are petite champagne, even when they have ‘grand cru’ or ‘superieur’ written on them. Only few of them are fine champagne.

2. VSOP, VO, VSEP
VSOP fine champagne started in 1927.
VSEP wap probably intended for the US market, ca. 1948-1952. VSOP was aged much longer (40 years) than VO (20 years) in the 1930s.

2a1. VSOP cognaçaise

Cognaçaise; probably 1930s; on the neck: plus de 20 ans ...

2a2. VSOP, before the Rémy Martin band appeared below on the label:

Without the Remy Martin band below; shoulder label has fallen off (est. end 1930s) VSOP, different capsule (before 1939)  VSEP, Joseph Reinfeld import (before 1939)

2a3. early bottles with the Remy Martin band below; VSEP and VSOP over 20 years old:

VO 20 years old, 4/5 quart; import by Browne Vintners (1930s)  VSEP (Very Superior Extra Pale); 4/5 quart, Reinfeld import (1933-1939)  VSEP (Very Superior Extra Pale); 4/5 quart, Renfield import (>1939)  VSOP, Plus de 20 ans en fûts (est. end 1930s)  20 Years old, 4/5 quart, import by Browne Vintners (1935-1940)

2a4. On the shoulder: Fine champagne cognac above VSOP and E. Rémy Martin & Co. below (until early 1960s):

1950s; no percentage stated; with a paper duty seal  ABV 40° stated; said to be 75cl (1960s)  26.4 fluid ounces and 40% Alcohol stated  With Produce of France and 70proof stated With Produce of France and 70proof stated; with text left and right of the centaur  Französisches Erzeugnis (1950s) import data above the main label; 75cl stated on the back 1950s; Italian import (Sagna); 75cl  75cl, Italian import (Sagna); content and ABV indicated; said to be 1960s, but probably a 1950s bottle.  U.S. Navy (early 1960s) Flask, ca. 70-75cl; (prob. 1950s)

2a5. On the shoulder: Fine champagne above VSOP (until early 1960s):

1950s  1950s; no percentage stated  Plastic cap (ca. 1940-45)

2a6. On the shoulder: E. Remy Martin above VSOP:

end 1950s till early 1960s; on the neck label: 'Rémy Martin' above VSOP and 'Brand cognac brandy' below it; intended for US market. New York import by Renfield; 4/5 quart.

2b. white labels, with on the neck-label ‘Qualité du Centaure’ (early 1960s-1970):
2b1. With a so called ‘old centaur’ logo (ca. 1961-1962):

1 Imperial pint and 56cl is stated; before 1962  75 CL stated; 1970s; centaur with arm and javelin pointing backwards  75CTL stated, with old centaur; Italian import, Amerigo Sagna, Turin

2b2. With the new centaur logo (ca. 1962-1970):

1 Imperial pint and 56cl is indicated (on the bottle is written 1958, but it has the new style centaure, so after 1962; this could also be a fraud: the stopper is not original) With 40° stated on upper left With Produce of France in top left, 70 proof in top right and 'France' in bottom right corner  With Produce of France in top left, 70 proof in top right and 'not less than 24 fl. oz' in bottom right corner With Produce of France in top left, 70 proof in top right and 'not less than 24 fl. oz' in bottom right corner, with 'France' printed above it. Also: the fine drawing of the centaur on the neck label is in red rather than in black. (70cl, 1970s) 4/5 quart stated  With 'Produce of France obliquely printed and in the top right '25 1/3 onces' and 40% d'alcohol With 'Produce of France obliquely printed and in the top right '26 1/2 FL OZ (75cl); 1960s With 'Produce of France obliquely printed and in the top right, but no content or ABV indicated (70cl)  40% G.L. stated (Mexican import)   75CTL, Italian import, Amerigo Sagna, Turin; 1960s;   75cl; Italian import by Soc. Alpe - Hone - Aosta (1970)  1960s; much less text on the label. Same as previous bottle, but with a name stamp on the capsule Spanish import, with a paper duty seal; said to be 75cl (est. 1960s) 70cl not stated, Asian import  From Forte's Duty Free Liquor Shops at London Airports (said to be 70cl on auction) With Duty Free Export sticker (Hong Kong, import bij Watson & Co.)  With Französisches Erzeugnis (1960s)  Duty free sales only, said to be 68cl (1960s) Duty Free Sales Only, 75cl Italian import (Valle d'Aosta); late 1950s or early 1960s (the tax seal is from 1956)  N.A.A.F.I. Forces for H.M. Forces, 70cl (1970s)   Top left: Swiss Air; ca. 0.7L  Top left: Swiss Air; ca. 1Liter bottle  1 US Quart (94.6cl; 1970s) 1 US Quart (94.6cl) and D.F.S. indicated; (1970s) 1 US Quart, different closure and a signature on the neck (94.6cl; 1970s)  Top left says: duty free sales only, top right 1 US quart and 94,6cl stated (1960s)

70cl flask (ca. 1960s) With 40° indicated

2b3. screw caps (1969-1970):

said on auction to be 70cl from the 1960s  700ml stated; 1970s  Alc. geh. 40%; said to be 75cl on auction  With Produce of France in top left, 70 proof in top right and 'not less than 24 fl. oz' in bottom right corner screw cap is a little different 1L bottle (not stated, said on auction) Said to be 70cl on auction. 'Duty Free, for exportation only' printed in red Top lef: 1 US Quart, 94.6cl (late 1960s) Top lef: 1 US Quart, 94,6cl; top right: D.F.S. (late 1960s) Französisches Erzeugnis

2c. VSOP gold label (main and neck (ca 1970-86/87)

Clear green bottles are until 1973. The dark frosted bottle was devised in 1972 but appear on the market in 1974.

2c1. VSOP gold label (main and neck): only text in left bottom corner:

text only on lower left (VSOP); black capsule 0.7L frosted bottle with black capsule (1973-74)  text only on lower left (VSOP); bicoloured cap (70cl stated on auction; 1970s)  text on lower left (VSOP); more text underneath and 75cl stated 75cl stated; with a paper top seal; Italian import (Barone Amerigo Sagna & Figli, Torino) same as previous, but with 'LIQUOR BOTTLE' embossed on the back  Same as previous but with a grey-brown label VSOP on bottom left and Französisches Erzeugnis  700ml Ausländisches Erzeugnis; Austrian bottle (1979) 0.7L Japanese import 700ml, Japanese import 700ml, Japanese import, different stickers Japanes text on the neck and an additional red ring around the neck; 700ml (1980s) On the back: Duty Free - For exportation only (prob. 94.6cl) 1L bottle (stated on the box) 1L bottle; text only in lower left corner (VSOP); in small print: Duty free sales only) 70cl flask (1980s)  Aberrant capsule

2c2. golden labels: text in two corners:

70cl (not stated); text underneath: 'tres rare fine champagne'

Text underneath: 'fine champagne cognac'; text lower left and -right; very light colour of the labels (VSOP left and 40% right)  Colour of the label darker (1970s) Text on lower left (VSOP) and lower right Alc.geh. 40% Like previous bottle, bit different back: Dutch import voor Jacobus Boelen Amterdam With Duty Free Shop Rotterdam stated  Duty Free Sales Only stated and a little 'A' in the right bottom corner  on the back is Französisches Erzeugnis stated The front is the same as previous bottle; on the back is '0.70L' (above Erzeugnis) stated and Französisches Erzeugnis  With Französisches Erzeugnis printed (said to be 700ml on auction) 70 CL stated in top right corner (1970s) In top right: 700ml and 40%alc/vol stated   With TAP in the top left corner; content not stated (70 cl) Unknown text and symbols in the upper left With Bahrain Duty Not Paid in the top left corner; content not stated (70 cl)

Duty Free Sales Only stated higher on the label and a little 'A' in the right bottom corner; 1Litre stated on the box 0,946L, Französisches Erzeugnis, Schneider import, Bingen Text in lower left (VSOP) and in upper right (1 US Quart, 94,6cl); 1970s 1 Litre stated on the right top corner  Text in lower left (VSOP) and in upper right (1 Litre, 40%alc/vol); 1980s  VSOP and 40%Vol stated; 1L and Französisches Erzeugnis stated on the back VSOP and 40%Vol stated; 1L stated on the box and Französisches Erzeugnis stated on the back VSOP and 40%Vol stated; 1L and Französisches Erzeugnis stated on the back; Schneider import, Bingen  VSOP and 40%Vol stated, also a little symbol or letter in the top right corner; 1L and Französisches Erzeugnis stated on the back With the abv stated; on the back: Französisches Erzeugnis in bold letters Französisches Erzeugnis on the back is not bold

2c3. golden labels: text in three corners, lower left and right and upper right:

Content written as 70CL and ABV as 40% Content written as 70CL and ABV as Alc.geh. 40%; Dutch import by Boelen, Amsterdam Underneath: 'Fine Champagne Cognac'; content written as: '0,70L' and ABV as: '40%'  Content written as: '0,70L e' and ABV as: '40%' Content written as: '0,70L e' and ABV as: '40%vol' (1984) Content written as 0,70Le and ABV as 40 G.L.; thickening around the top of the neck; Spanish import Content written as 0,70Le and ABV as 40°.; thickening around the top of the neck; Spanish import Content written as: '70cl e' and ABV as: '40%' 40°G.L. and Contenido neto 700ml Text on lower left (VSOP) and lower right (40%); Duty Free Sales Only; with a little 'F' underneath 40%. Text on lower left (VSOP) and lower right (40%); Duty Free Sales Only; with a little 'F' underneath 40%.; 1L bottle, stated on the box (the silhouette of the bottle is also different from the previous one) Text on lower left (VSOP) and lower right (40%vol); Duty Free Sales Only; with a little 'F' underneath 40%vol; 70cl (stated at auction)  Text on lower left (VSOP) and lower right 40%vol; Duty Free Sales Only on top right; 1L bottle  1L bottle (stated on box); 40%VOL stated in bottom left corner; different colour of label. Duty Free Sales Only stated in top right corner.  1 US Quart (94.6cl) stated; and DFS (Duty Free Shoppers)  Content written as: '1 Litre e' and ABV ass: '40%vol'  Same as previous but colour more brownish 100cl, NAAFI Stores for H.M. Forces (1980s)

Different text on lower edge of the label: Tes Rare Fine Champagne and Vieille Fine Champagne:

70cl stated and 40°; this particular bottle was sold in 1974 for their 250th anniversary Underneath is written: 'tres rare fine champagne'; content written as 0,L70 and ABV as 40% (1980s) Underneath is written: 'tres rare fine champagne'; content written as 70CL and ABV as 40% (1980s) Underneath is written: 'Tres Rare Fine Champagne'; 70cl not stated; Duty Free Sales Only (1980s ) Underneath is written: 'Vieille Fine Champagne'; 0.70Le stated

2c4. golden labels: text in three corners, upper left and right and lower left:

Text on upper left 40 G.L. and on upper right: '70 CL' Text on upper right: '70 CL' and on upper left: 40%vol  Text on upper and lower left (gradi 40% and VSOP) and on upper right: '70cl e'; colour of label is somewhat more green; area around the centre of the label is brown (not black)  Same text but placed a bit closer to the edge (higher); colour of label is somewhat more green; area around the centre of the label is black (not brown); centaur has a little reliëf.   Text on upper and lower left (gradi 40% and VSOP) and on upper right: '70cl e' (1970s); text in upper left and right smaller than on previous two bottles '70cl e' stated with a very fat 'e'; Italian import (Silver, Florence) Label more gray-brown; Italian import (Silver, Florence); again '70cl e' is printed in a different style. '70cl e' stated in somewhat different type face; Italian import (D & C Zola Predosa, Bologna) 700ml stated on upper right  700ml stated bold on upper right, closer to text left of it; glass has a darker green colour Content not stated; 70 Proof in upper right corner Contenido neto 700 ml in upper right and 40% G.L. in upper left  70CL in the upper right; with a Malaysian tax stamp; on the backside are Asian characters in red  Upper right: contenuto idrato 75cl, anidro 30cl; on upper left: gradi 40% Text on upper and lower left and on upper right. Top left: 1 US quart, 94.6cl  Text on upper and lower left and on upper right. Top left: 1 US quart, 94.6cl; Duty Free Sales Only sits a little higher on the label  Text on upper left (70° UK Proof 40° Gay Lussac) and lower left (VSOP) and on upper right (duty free for exportation only); 70cl Text in red print in the upper left and right

100 CL stated in the upper left 100cl stated in the upper right and 40 G.L in the upper left  100cl stated 100CL stated in the upper right corner  100 CL stated; Singapore Duty Not Paid 70CL flask

2c5. golden labels: text in all four corners:

In upper left: Produce of France or Produit en France in two lines:

Left upper corner says: 'produit en France' (in French); 70 CL stated in the upper right; 40°G.L. stated

Above right 40% vol. Right below: 24 fl.oz 68.2cl; 1979-1981 Same as previous, but more bronze coloured label Text in all four corners; above right 40% vol. Right below: 68cl e; 1980s  Text in all four corners; above right 40% vol. Right below: 68cl e (some more space between '68cl' and the 'e'); 1980s  More golden label; Produce of France and 40%vol are printed a bit lower  Above right 70 proof and 40%vol. Right below: 68cl e; 1980s  above right 70% Proof. Right below: 24 fl.oz   Text in all four corners; above right 70% Proof. Right below: 24 fl.oz 68.2cl (1979-1981) Almost same as previous bottle, but 24 fl.oz 68.2cl in smaller and bolder typeface (1970s) Text in all four corners; above right 70% Proof. Right below: Not less than 24 fl.oz (1970s)  Also 24 FL OZ stated, very similar to previous bottle; different colour of label and glass is frosted  70 cl stated in lower right and 40% G.L. in upper right    70 CL stated in the upper right and 40°G.L. in lower right; Product of France (in English) in upper left corner 70CL in upper right and 40 gradi alcohol in lower right; Portuguese import by Jeronimo Martins, Lisboa    700 ml. stated in the upper right and a number in the lower right (South African)  700 ml. in bold letters stated in the upper right and a number in the lower right (South African) NET 700 ML stated in lower right corner 100 CL stated and HKDNP More bronze colour than previous one  100 CL in top right and Singapore Duty not paid in bottom right corner

Different text in upper left:

In upper left: printed in France; 80 Proof and 750ml stated (1980-1982) Produce of France on one line, very small print; 80 proof and 750ml stated Above left 40%Vol, above right 70 proof. Right below: 24 fl.oz 68.2cl (late 1970s) D.F.S Roissy in the upper left; 70cl stated in the upper right D.F.S Roissy in the upper left; 1 us quart, 94.6cl stated in the upper right 1 US Quart, 94.6cl in upper left; Duty Free for exportation only; 70° UK Proof, 40° Gay Lussac Upper left: 1 US Quart, 94.6cl; below right 40% vol. upper right: Duty Free Sales Only. Duty Free Sales further above on the label.  upper left: 94.6cl (1 US Quart); upper right 40% vol. Lower right: D.F.S. (Duty Free Sales) DFS Roissy and 1Litre indicated In upper left: printed in France; 80 Proof and 1 Litre stated (early 1980s; US bottle)

Different text below or different text on shoulder label:

'Tres Rare Fine Champagne' on the lower end of the label; upper left: 1 US Quart, 94.6cl; below right 40% vol. upper right: Duty Free Sales Only. More yellow-gold label and Duty Free Sales Only starts to the right of '1724' below it. text on neck label: Cognac VSOP Fine Champagne (!); 4/5 Quart and 80 Proof stated; US bottle, import by Renfield (1970s) text on neck label: Cognac VSOP Fine Champagne (!); 750ML and 80 Proof stated 750ML and 80 Proof stated slightly different; US import by Remy Martin Amerique (1977-1982) text on neck label: Cognac VSOP Fine Champagne (!); 1 Litre and 80 Proof stated

2d. VSOP, gold main label and oval black and silver shoulder label (ca. 1986/87-1995):
68cl bottles:

68cl stated left; ABV stated as '40%ALC/VOL''; 'Produce of France' 68cl e stated left and 40%vol right  68cl e stated left; '40%vol'; 'Produce of France' 68cl e stated left and 40%vol right; brown-bronze label 68cl e stated left and 40% right; 'Produce of France' is left off  40%vol in the top right and 68cl e in the lower right corner  40%vol in the top right and 68cl e in the lower right corner; different colour of the label and less black letters; observe distance of 'produce of France' to 'Remy' in comparison with previous bottle.

70cl and 75cl bottles:

Top right: 70cl and 23,7 FL.OZ.; Top left: 40G.L. and 70 proof (1980s) 0,70Le and 40°G.L. stated (ca 1980) Top right: 0.70Le; bottom right: 40%vol; (1980s)   top right: '70cle'; bottom right: 40%vol; no VSOP mentioned on the main label  bottom left: '70cl e'; bottom right 40%vol; top left: produce of France (1990s)  bottom left: '70cl e'; bottom right 40%; top left: produce of France; with a paper duty seal, Spanish import (1980s)  bottom left: content (70cl e); bottom right alcohol content, in much bigger writings; produce of France in top left is also much bigger (1990s)  Same as previous, but with a paper seal on top Bottom left: 70cle stated; 40° on the right; on the back: Französisches Erzeugnis (1990s) Bottom left: 0.70Le stated; 40%vol on the right; Produce of France is left off; on the back: Französisches Erzeugnis (1990s) 70cle, import by Jacobus Boelen (Dutch); ABV not indicated Bottom left: 0.70Le stated; 40%vol on the right; Produce of France is left off; Dutch import by Jacobus Boelen (1980-90s)  Bottom left: 0.70Le stated; 40%vol on the right; Produce of France is left off; with a paper duty seal  bottom left: '70 CL.'; bottom right 40% G.L; top left: produce of France 70 CL stated and 40°G.L.; the label is a bit deviating: the colour is different, there is a space between the 'y' and the 'M' of Rémy Martin; the corps used for E. Remy Martin & Co., Cognac France is bigger. (1980s)   bottom left: '70 CL.'; bottom right 40% vol; top left: produzido em França; Lisboan import, Blandy Brothers  bottom left: '700ml.'; bottom right 40%vol bottom left: '700ml.'; bottom right 40%vol and upper left 'Produce of France' 700ml stated on the left and 40%alc/vol on the right 700ml stated on the left and 40%alc/vol on the right; in between is written: produced in France by Remy Martin & Co. Cognac  Gradi 40% in the top left and 70cle in the top right corner  Produce of France in the top left and 700ml or 750ml in the top right corner; text in lower right corner too No alcohol or content stated; on the back: 700ml; Asian import No alcohol or content stated; on the back: 0.7 and a bar code; Asian import No alcohol or content stated; on the back: 0.7 stated differently; and a bar code; Asian import On the neck an Asian band with 700ml indicated; on the back side: DNP 70cl stated on bottom left; text on top left; above on the right: 'duty free sales only'  70cl stated; Duty Free Sales Only; different type of capsule (said to be 1990s)  70cl stated; DUTY FREE stamp on it and Asian stamp; on the back: DNP stated 70cl stated; DUTY FREE stamp on it and DUTY NOT PAID stamp; on the back an Asian label   70cl stated on the bottom left; with 'Ausländisches Erzeugnis'  Asian text in upper right corner; content unknown, but must be 70cl because it is Asian (and seen next to other bottles); click to see Asian text 700 ml stated in the top right corner Asian characters on the neck and an Asian sticker on the back (700ml) 0,70Le stated and an Asian sticker on the neck; also an Asian sticker on the back. But it states underneath: Jacobus Boelen import, Amsterdam (Dutch|  With Thai writing on it, 700ml 70cl stated, Duty Free, Asian import (Korean?) 750ml stated on the lower right side; Australian import by Vignerons, Distillers & Vintners Ltd. 750ml stated in the lower left corner (also on the box) and ABV in lower right; Produce of France in the upper lef 750ml stated in the lower left corner and 40% alc/vol in the lower right; no 'produce of France' 750ML stated in the lower left corner and 40% ALC/VOL in the lower right; no 'produce of France' 750ml and 40% alc/vol stated in the upper right corner 750ml stated in the upper right corner and 80 Proof in the upper left corner   Sadly I can not read the content, but this very probably is a 750ml (was seen next to other 750ml bottles); long textline underneath: 'produced and bottled by E. Remy Martin & Co. Cognac France'; also 'produce of France' printed 700ml, not stated (said on auction) 70CL and HKDNP stated 70cl and HKDNP stated; Produce of France is printed wider; Singapore import

1 Liter bottles (up to 1.14L):

1 Litre stated on the top right; with 40% stated directly below 1 Litre stated in the upper right corner 1L bottle, '1Litre e' stated on the left below 1 Litre e stated in the left below; Produce of France in upper left  1L bottle; '1Litre e' stated on the left below; 'F' stated on the upper left. The striped out part possibly has been 'duty free sales only'  '1 Litre e' bottle; an 'F' on the upper left; above on the right: 'duty free sales only'; different colour of the label and Rémy Martin Cognac of the upper part of the cap in thinner letters  '1 Litre e' bottle; above on the right: 'duty free sales only'; on the top left: Produce of France.  1L bottle (also stated on the box); 'Produce of France' is larger 1000ml stated on the bottom left 1000ml stated on the top right 1Le stated on the left below 1Le stated on the left below and HKDNP on the top right '1L e' bottle; on the left above: produce of France.  Same as previous, but content and ABV are place a little bit higher  100 CL stated on the top left  100CL stated on the bottom left (1980-90s) 100 CL stated on the bottom left and 40°G.L. on the bottom right 100 CL stated on the bottom left and 40°Vol. on the bottom right; on the back Asian characters in red and distributor info (Hong Kong import) 100 CL e stated on the left and 40%Vol on the right (in bigger letters); Duty Free Sales Only 100cl e stated on the bottom left; Duty Free Sales Only (1990s) 100cl e stated on the bottom left; 40%vol a bit higher placed; Duty Free Sales Only (1990s); Französisches Erzeugnis on the back 100cl e stated on the bottom left; 40%vol in bigger letters; Duty Free Sales Only (1990s); Französisches Erzeugnis on the back  1Le stated on the bottom left; Duty Free Sales Only (1990s)  100 CL stated; with a 'Duty Free Sade DFS' sticker Content not indicated, but the auctioneer states it is a 1L bottle; DNP on the back (1990s) Duty Free bottle from Asia (prob. 1L, not stated) 1.14L (not stated, seen next to a 0.7L bottle; also stated on the box) 40° amd 1/136L stated (on the box: 1 imperial quart) 1.136L stated; Duty Free Sales Only (1 imperial quart) 1.136L stated and with a Duty Free sticker (on the box: 1 imperial quart)

2e. VSOP gold main label and round black and gold shoulder label (ca. 1995 to first half 2000s):
Rémy Martin on the capsule in italics, no accent on Rémy on the main label:

1990s, no accent on the 'E' on the main label and no centaur on the capsule; cotisation sign, green dot and ean bar on the back 1990s, no accent on the 'E' on the main label and no centaur on the capsule; with a paper duty seal 700ml stated and 40%alc/vol 700ml indicated; with B27 in a square on the lower right (Sout African bottle) 750ML and 40%ALC/VOL indicated (1990s) 1Le stated in the lower left, Duty Free Sales Only; 1990s.

Rémy Martin on the capsule in italics, with an accent on Rémy on the main label:

70cle; with an accent on the E of Rémy; centaur on the label is more up-right; no centaur on the capsule With Duty Free Sales Only stated on the back '70cle' stated; Japanese import  70cl; with paper top seal; no centaure on the capsule  No top seal; neck label looks a little different    700 ML stated and 'produce of France' in bigger letters  CONT.NET. 700ml stated CONT.NET. 700ml stated on a separate strip below the label 750ml stated, US bottle 1 Liter stated left below, 40%ALC/VOL on the right  1Le stated in the lower left; label is more golden. 1Le, with a Singapore Airlines sticker

Rémy Martin on the capsule in capitals:

70cle  70cle; with Asian text (below 'fine', instead of 'fondé en 1724') 750ml indicated 750ml, content and ABV in smaller letters  '1L' stated in the lower left.  '1Le' stated in the lower left.  Same as previous but with a paper duty seal on top

2f. black and red main label (started 2004-2005).
2f1. black oval shoulder label; capsule has a thin red line:

70cle stated (2009)  Same as previous, but with a paper seal on top.  a number on the glass beneath the label; 70cl stated  Different colour red; somewhat different capsule  no content or percentage stated 700ml stated; and Product of France (Australian) 70CL stated, Japanese import  750ml stated left below; letters and emblem in gold colour  750ml stated left below, on the right below the label is a number  750ml and 40%alc/vol stated; in between: 'Produit de Frande Product of France' 750ml indicated and with a B-number in a little square on the lower right (South African bottle) 750ml; Colombian bottle with text: el exceso de alcohol es perjudicial para la salud 

silver coloured letters and embleme 1L (very difficult to see) 1Le stated, different back side

2f2. Capsules with a thick red line or without a red line:

1L stated; 'Reforestation Initiative' printed on the neck. (ca. 2013) 1L stated; 'Reforestation Initiative' printed on the neck; bottle has a number on the glass near the bottom (ca. 2010-11)  Different closure; CONTENIDO NET 700ml stated (Mexican import) CONTENIDO NET 700ml stated differently (Mexican import)  Very uncommon label

2f3. Round gold coloured emblem on the shoulder; on the capsule a red rectangle (from mid-2010s):

70cl stated (2010s); next to it: 'appellation cognac fine champagne'  70cl stated; next to it: 'appellation cognac fine champagne controlée' (2019)  700ml stated 750ml stated 750ml; 'produit de France - product of France' stated  750ml; 'produit de France - product of France' stated; the appellation line is longer: 'appellation cognac fine champagne controlee' 750ml; with a B-number (B259) in a little square (South African bottle)   No content stated on the lower left; said to be 750ml 70cl not indicated; with text: appellation cognac fine champagne controlée; (2021) 750ml Colombian bottle with the text: el exceso de alcohol es perjudicial para la salud

1Le stated (ca. 2014) 1L bottle (not stated)

2f4. Different capsules, with a red band:

New design, 700mle indicated (Nov 2022)  700mle, with a paper duty seal

2g. VSOP Superieur and VSOP premier cru (vanaf ca 1985):

700ml VSOP Superieur (Asian bottle); Asian characters high on the neck (est. 1985-1990)  Asian import, Asian text just below the capsule; VSOP in smaller print; Asian characters high on the neck (est. 1985-1990) Asian import, Asian text just below the capsule; VSOP in smaller print; DF in small red letters in lower right corner; Asian sticker just below the capsule (est. 1985-1990)

2h. VSOP premier cru (ca. 2006-2012)

VSOP grande champagne (70cl, stated on auction, but possibly a mistake?) 2006  VSOP Grande champagne; 1Le 1Le stated; with a number on the glass, near the bottom; click to see content stated, I enhanced it by adding more brightness 1Le, on the back: duty free, travel retail (UK bottle; ca. 2006-2012) 1Litre indicated  1L premier cru with a paper duty seal

2i. VSOP Mature cask finish (2012-2021, only for European market):

 mature cask finish; 70cl e stated in the left below (ca. 2015) Different back side (bottled 2017)  mature cask finish; content not stated; different capsule 70cl e, with Produce of France printed below the AC-line Same as previous bottle, but with a paper duty seal on top

3. Coeur de cognac (vanaf 2007)

70cl, text in Franch (2008)  70cl; text in English; Bottom line: AOC Cognac Fine Champagne 70cl; text in English; Bottom line: AOC Cognac Fine Champagne; with an UK sticker 70cl; text in English. Bottom line: AOC Fine Champagne Cognac (!) 70cl; text in English. Bottom line: AOC Fine Champagne Cognac (!); with a UK sticker 700ml; text in English. Bottom line: AOC Fine Champagne Cognac  75cl, text in French

Coeur de Cognac is placed a little bit higher than the VSOP; it is a fine champagne.

4. Club (first made by André Giraud in 1985)
All Clubs are fine champagne cognacs.
On the label: ‘CLUB de Remy Martin’:

700ml Remy Martin in Roman (upright) letters and put below 'CLUB' and a centaur above 'CLUB' Remy Martin in Roman (upright) letters and put below 'CLUB' and a centaur above 'CLUB'; no content stated (on the box: 70cl) Remy Martin in Roman (upright) letters and put below 'CLUB' and a centaur above 'CLUB'; between 'Remy Martin' and 'fine champagne cognac' is printed: Französisches Erzeugnis. Remy Martin in Roman (upright) letters and put below 'CLUB' and a centaur above 'CLUB'; On the left side of the label 0.70L is stated, while on a sticker on the back it says 680ml (Asian bottle)

‘Remy Martin’ on top of the label, below that ‘CLUB de Remy Martin’:

1980s, no content or ABV indicated 1980s, no content or ABV indicated; with an additional address line Französisches Erzeugnis on the back side Französisches Erzeugnis on the back side and a green point Idem, letters and back-ground a bit reddish 700ml stated on the back; back-ground and letters black; Japanese import (click to see back) With 70cle stated and Produce of France; E. Rémy Martin; with an accent on the 'E' of Rémy; Französisches Erzeugnis (1980s) 70cle; same as previous bottle but now: CLS Remy Cointreau; with an accent on the 'E' of Rémy (1990s) 70cle stated and Produce of France; with an accent on the 'E' of Rémy; Rémy Cointreau is stated (to the right side of the content)  Content (not decipherable) stated; Produce of France not stated Producto de Francia, 70cle indicated on the left side (barely visible); Spanish import 70cl e stated, HKDNP 700ml Club, HKDNP HKDNP on the right edge; 700ml (not indicated) 700ml; Distributor: Remy China & Hong Kong 700ml, not indicated on the bottle; Distributor: Remy China & Hong Kong 700ml, indicated; Distributor: Remy China & Hong Kong 750ml stated. Club 1Le, HKDNP 1Le stated and HKDNP with a 'C' below; China duty not paid on the back 1L, not indicated on the bottle, Singapore Duty Free TDF 1L, DFS 1Le indicated and Duty Free Sade - DFS, Singapore import 100cl, indicated

70cl; Remy Martin on a green background; two lines of text below 'Club de Remy Martin' 70cle; Remy Martin on a green background; one line below 'Club de Remy Martin'; with a paper duty seal on top  Without the Fine Champagne cognac line on the lower end of the label; instead: Import en Suisse par ARCOR S.A. Genève

Remy Martin fine champagne cognac at the top, below that ‘CLUB’ is mentioned twice:

With CLUB vertical on the neck and a grey label; 70cl e stated; below CLUB is stated: 'A.O.C. Fine Champagne Cognac' 70cl e stated; below club is printed: 'A.O.C. Cognac Fine Champagne' 70cl e stated; below club is printed: 'A.O.C. Cognac Fine Champagne'; with a paper duty seal (Malaysian import) 700ml e stated and 40%ALC/VOL (Australian bottle) 70cle, on the back: Arak mengandungi (Malaysian bottle) 1L, on the left below it says: 100cl e. 1Le stated; AOC Fine Champagne Cognac is printed in small letters AOC Cognac Fine Champagne is printed in small letters 70cle, on the black part of the label: "cognac fine champagne" (2020s?) 1Le, on the black part of the label: "cognac fine champagne"

70cle Fine champagne cognac, different capsule 1Le, different capsule; with appellation cognac fine champagne controlée indicated and CLUB in larger font corps

Black bottles for the Asian market:

700ml Black bottle (Asian; click to see back-side detail)  700ml Black Club, different back-side

5. Accord 1738 (started 1997, first series 1997-2006; second series 2006-2018; third series from 2018)

70cle, different shape of label; 'cognac de tradition' 70cle, different shape of label; 'cognac de tradition'; with a paper duty seal 70cle; 'cognac de tradition', Asian import 70cle; 'cognac de tradition'. Address line says: CLS. REMY COINTREAU etc. With a DFS sticker; 'cognac de tradition' Accord Royal printed on the same line as 1738, Smooth and Richly Flavoured, 70cle; the hanging card has Japanese text Accord Royal printed on the same line as 1738, Smooth and Richly Flavoured; 750ml

text: "This unique Fine Champagne Cognac is a special blend made to celebrate the reward of excellence bestowed on Rémy Martin by King Louis XV of France, in 1738"; 750ml Content no stated, said to be 750ml (US shop) 750ml, top of bottle is different (cap); US bottle 1L bottle 70cl stated, Japanese import

Different text (in two languages): "This unique blend commemorates the reward of excellence bestowed on Rémy Martin by King Louis XV of France, in 1738"; 70cle 70cl indicated; Japanese import by Remy Cointreau Japan 70cle and 40%alc/vol indicated with in between: Appellation cognac fine champagne controlée (2022 bottle)  Text in two languages; 75cl e 750ML indicated and 40%alc/vol; US bottle Text in two languages, sentence above 1738 also in two languages; 750ml stated 

6. Napoleon

6a. Around 1970s:

1970s Florentine flask, 70cl 1970s, 70cl; Asian, with a wax blob  different text (content or abv) below 'Rémy Martin'  Remy Martin on top; content not indicated  Remy Martin on top; said to be 700ml; import for Canarian Islands 70cl,, not stated; with an Asian Duty Not Paid sticker; this is the back side; click to see the front 70cl Thailand import

Grande Fine Champagne  Grande Réserve

6b. Napoleon, grande fine champagne, rectangular label (from early 1970s on:)

Napoleon, grande fine champagne; no content or abv stated  70% Proof and 24 FL.OZ stated 40% and 0,70L stated 70cl stated in upper left and Alc.geh. 40° in upper right  70CL -40° indicated on the upper right  Napoleon, grande fine champagne; gradi 40% and 70 cl e stated   70 CL stated and 40% GL; Portuguese import 75cl, Italian import by Barone Amerigo Sagna & Figli, Torino (1970s) Gradi 40% and contenuto idrato 75 cl e stated; Italian import 4/5 Quart and 80 Proof indicated; Renfield import (early 1970s) Japanese import by Dodwell & Co. 70°Proof and 40° Gay Lussac stated; Duty Free for exportation only (70cl, not stated); 1970s Produce of France stated Duty Free Sales Only; content not stated but prob. 70cl (stated at auction) D.F.S. stated; content not stated but prob. 70cl (stated on the bottom of the bottle) 70CL, DFS Roissy stated 40°G.L. and CONTENIDO NETO 700ml stated; different closure; Mexican import 94.6CL and 40%vol stated 1 U.S. Quart and 94.6 cl. stated

6c. Centaure Napoleon, fine champagne, brown-yellow label with dark letters (from around 1980 on):

Centaure Napoleon; no content or ABV stated No content or ABV indicated; dark capsule; 70cl 40 G.L. stated on the lower left; the figure of the centaure is less in a prancing stand (!)  Content seems not to be stated, 40%stated on the lower right; with a duty seal on top; Spanish import, Tenerife; the figure of the centaure is less in a prancing stand (!) 40%vol stated on the lower left; on the back side: Französisches Erzeugnis and 0,70L  40%vol stated on the lower right and 70cl on the lower left 40%vol stated on the lower right and '0.70L e' on the lower left  Centaure Napoleon, dark cap; 40% stated on the top right  70cl (stated at auction); with a sticker: Duty Free Suppliers LUQA Airport (Malta, 1970s)) 70CL indicated and D.F.S. stated  Centaure Napoleon; 700ml stated; dark cap. Centaure has fallen off.  With an Asian neck label 100ml indicated

6d. Napoleon, fine champagne, greyish-brown label with letters in gold colour (ca. 1980s):

Napoleon, fine champagne; content and abv stated 70cle and 40% stated a little bit highr; darker capsule, letters less yellow (1980s) 0,70Le stated No text on the left below; right below in smaller letters and more to the edge; different text below 'Napoleon'; cap is darker (brown); two lines of text underneath 'Napoleon'  No text on the left below; right below 40% and 70cl stated (very vague, but click to see detail); one line of text below 'Napoleon'.  Text on the left below and probably content and abv on the right below; black capsule 40%vol and 70cl printed on the lower right; Spanish import by Varma, Madrid 70cl e stated; on the left: produce of France and Duty Free Sales Only (1980s) 750ml stated in bottom left corner; black cap 750ml stated in bottom left corner; brown cap; New York import 75CL stated; Hong Kong import by Nicolas Fine Wines and Spirits LTD.  No content or ABV stated; Italian import (0,70L) Black cap but also newer logo (observe distance left hand and tail and opening between front legs; no content or ABV stated; on the back is a cotisation symbol; 0.7L is indicated on the bottom Black cap but also newer logo (observe distance left hand and tail and opening between front legs); content stated on lower right (difficult to see) one text line underneath 'Napoleon'; content not stated; known to be 1L 1L bottle (not stated); in red: ... Airport, Tax Free Shop; said to be 1980s

6e. Napoléon, Grande Fine Champagne:

Very different label; no content or ABV stated; 70cl

6f. Napoleon Extra Old, fine champagne, dark label with red and gold emblem (from around 1990 on):

Napoleon Extra Old; logo in red and gold; some text on the upper left corner Extra old; no text in upper left corner; 70cl (stated on box) With Produce of France stated on the upper left side of the emblem and Duty Free Sales on the upper right 70cl e stated on the right; text on the left: Produce of France - Duty free sales only  With an accent on the 'E' of Rémy; 70cl (stated on box) With an accent on the 'E' of Rémy; 70cl on the back; Duty Free Travel Retail Only stated on box; 1990s

6g. Napoleon Extra Old, fine champagne, dark label with gold coloured cap and emblem (probably for Asian market):

Napoleon Extra Old; logo in gold; different colour cap Hong Kong import by Remy Nicolas (700ml) With HKDNP stated 70cl and D.F.S.H.K. stated DNP stated (700ml, not stated) 1990s

7. XO

7a. XO Fine Champagne (produced from 1981):

XO fine champagne; said to be 750ml on auction  70cl, not stated (1980s); with Italian duty seal

7b. XO Fine Champagne Special (came out in mid-80s):
7b1. Laurels around the emblem inside the label, big emblem, green glass:

70cl (not stated) in dark green glass; XO Special is printed above Remy Martin. 1980s In dark green glass; XO Special is printed above Remy Martin. The sticker on top says: 'specially packed for Singapore Airlines Duty-Free Emporium' (click to see). 1980s 70cl (stated at bottom; Asian import by France Scott, Singapore (1980s) 70cl; Singapore duty not paid, Asian import by France Scott, Singapore (1980s)  With a 'Malaysia Duty Not Paid' stamp Different colour label (click to see bottle together with red label bottles)

7b2. Laurels around the label, smaller emblem, clear glass (late 1980s – early 1990s):

70cle stated on the neck  70cl e stated on the back and with a cotisation symbol  Same as previous but with a paper duty seal on top. 700ml stated on the back; Japanese import (Hong Kong mentioned on the neck) 700ml stated on the neck; Asian import 700ml stated differently; Asian import Same as previous one, but with a Singapore Duty Not Paid sticker 70cl, Tax Free Shop, Bangkok Airport  Different back side (70cl) 700ml stated on the back; Asian import 750ml stated on the back of the neck Different back side; 750ml bottle  1Litre stated on the back of the neck; 1980s 1Le stated on the neck 1L XO Special, content stated on the box 1L bottle; with Malaysia Duty Not Paid sticker. Content 1 Litre stated on the box

7b3. Laurels around the emblem inside the label, small emblem (roughly 1990s-2000s)
7b3-1. no accent on Rémy Martin and the centaur on the main label is coarse:

70cle with paper duty seal on top; back has three symbols: tidyman, green point and cotisation; also a number on back of neck: 70cl e and 40%vol; with a cotisation securité symbol and a green point symbol and a tidy man symbol (partly visible) on back of neck: 70cl e and 40%vol; with a cotisation securité symbol and a green point symbol  paper duty seal on top (1990s) Backside of neck label says: 'Duty Free Sales Only' Backside of neck label says: 'Duty Free Sales Only' different      70cl e, Portuguese import, see back of the neck  70cl, TDNP (Taiwan? Duty not paid)  1L stated on the back of the neck  DFS sticker, 1Le stated on the back side of the neck, differently (2009)

7b3-2. accent on Rémy Martin and the centaur on the main label is more refined:

70cle stated on back of the neck (click to see) (1990s) Different back-side neck: tidyman and green point symbols     70cl e; backside of neck label says: 'Duty Free Sales Only'.  Different golden band on bottom of neck label with no text; backside of neck label says: 'Duty Free Sales Only' (vaguely and higher placed).    70cl e (stated on auction); backside of neck label says: 'Remy China & Hong Kong LTD, HKDNP'.   70cl e, Japanese import With an extra ring around the cap (security?) 750ml and 40%alc/vol indicated on the neck 1 Liter bottle; Content stated on the back of the neck.  1L (stated on the box); backside of neck label says: 'Remy China & Hong Kong LTD, HKDNP'. 1 Liter bottle; content stated on the back with 'Maxxium China Ltd.' Same as previous, but content stated differently on the back of the neck

7c. XO Fine Champagne Excellence, fine champagne started in 2003:
Excellence is large print:

70cle stated on the back of the neck; text on the back: the best of XO 70cl; different text on the back: the true pleasure of richness.. 70cl; with a paper duty seal on top and without the number on the back   750ml Excellence. On back of neck a warning is written for pregnant women and drivers (click to see) 1L, stated on back of the neck 1L (stated on the back of the neck), Malaysian import

Excellence is small print (from around 2006:)

With a new neck; excellence in small letters and 'aoc cognac fine champagne' stated; 70cl (click to see three different back-sides of CLS Remy Cointreau)  70cl Excellence; stated on backside. Backside is E. Remy Martin & Co. (click to see three diferent back-sides)  70cl; 'aoc fine champagne cognac stated'; back: CLS Remy Cointreau 70cl; 'aoc fine champagne cognac stated'; back: CLS Remy Cointreau with a UK duty sign and different text (ca. 2010) 70cl; 'aoc fine champagne cognac stated'; back: CLS Remy Cointreau; 'DFSO' (2008) 700ml stated  700ml stated on back-side (click to see) 700ml Japanese import   With 750ml and 40%alc/vol stated 750ml, Colombian bottle with text: el exceso de alcohol es perjudicial para la salud

70cl (stated on the back), new neck capsule (brown bands); AOC Fine champagne cognac is stated below in fine print (2010-11) Same as previous bottle, with a UK duty sign (ca 2011)  70cl (stated on the back), new neck capsule (brown bands); AOC Cognac fine champagne is stated below in fine print (ca. 2010-11) 700ml stated on the back (Australian) 1 Liter (stated on back side)

7d. XO Fine Champagne new look (2016):

No Special or Excellence added and instead of 'Fine Champagne Cognac' it says 'Cognac Fine Champagne'. 70cl. Same as previous, but with a paper duty seal  70cl, different text on back side; UK import 70cl, different text on back side; UK import, different text: imported by Rémy Martin Cointreau UK Distribution Ltd. 40 Berners street London etc.  70cl stated on the back; Singapore and Malaysian import 700ml and 40%alc./vol indicated; UK bottle 700ml stated on the back; Australian import   700ml state on the back, differently; Japanese import  With 'AOC Cognac Fine Champagne' underneath in the outer ring (said to be 70cl)   With 'AOC Cognac Fine Champagne' underneath in the outer ring (said to be 750ml) 750ml stated on the front 750ml, not stated With 'AOC Cognac Fine Champagne' underneath in the outer ring (said to be 1L) No additional info on the front; 1L stated on the back

70cl, text all in red
2022:  

XO, Extra old cognac; maison fondée en 1724 indicated on the neck; 700ml, indicated on the box  XO, Extra old cognac; maison fondée en 1724 indicated on the neck; 750ml  XO,, 1L Extra old cognac; maison fondée en 1724 indicated on the neck

7e. XO Grande Champagne:

70cl, dark label, Duty Free Sales Only Prmier Cru, 70cle; HKDNP  '70cl e' stated '70cl' stated    Same as previous, but a more yellow label and neck capsule; 70cl stated on the back of the neck. 'Travel retail and duty free' printed on the box

70cl e and 40%vol stated on the back; also a green point and RM printed below the green point (this edition is from 2006 on)  70cl stated on the back and 40%vol stated below the pregnancy warning  70cl and 40%vol stated on the back; with a number on the back in white and without the symbol right of the centaur (the pregnancy warning) 40%vol stated on the back below the pregnancy warning; with RM printed below the recycling symbol 40%vol stated on the back below the pregnancy warning; with RM printed below the recycling symbol and with a UK sticker (with Travel Retail on the box) 70cl, Duty Free Sales Only; click to see details of the back side 700ml stated on the back; with the governmenatl health warning text 700ml stated on front

8. Centaure (and Centaure XO, – Royal, – Extra, -Cristal, – Diamant)

8a. Centaure (from 2011, Chinese market)

750ml and 40% stated; extra line of text underneath  Just one line of text underneath; content 700ml stated on back-side.  Just one line of text underneath; content 700ml stated on back-side. With a UK stamp and a paper tax seal (click to see back) 2015  Different technique used for the letters; more detail in the emblem; and a more orange capsule. 750ml indicated (US bottle)  1L bottle, HKDNP; stated on the back

8b. Centaure XO (1980s, replaced by XO Special)

Centaure XO ; 68cl (stated on the box) prob. 70cl, the back of the neck has a centaure too 70cle stated on the neck 70cl, stated on auction; with Franxösisches Erzeugnis printed on the back of the neck (1985) 70cl Italian import Italian import, no information on the back of the neck; 0.7L stated at the bottom (1980s)

8c. Centaure Royal, fine champagne and XVSOP (around 1980s):

0,70L and 40%vo stated, very difficult to see; on the back a cotisation mark Almost the same as previous bottle, the cotisation mark on the back sits lower  Gradi 40° stated on the left below; 70cl not stated (1980s) 70cl on the right and gradi 40 on the left; import by Silver, Firenze 70cl stated on the right below and produce of France in the middle below; import by Zola Predosa 70cle stated on the right below (1980s) No content or ABV stated, with paper duty seal, Italian import by Silver, Firenze No content or ABV stated, with paper duty seal, Italian import by Zola Predosa 80 Proof and 750ml indicated

Centaure Royal, 70cl With a paper duty seal ,70cl

700ml (indicated on the back side) Asian import (click to see back; early 1980s)  700ml (not indicated) Asian import (click to see back; early 1980s)

8d. Centaure Extra (from 1975 till 1996):

Centaure Extra; 68cl bottle (stated on the box) 70cl stated on the side of the neck With a paper duty seal Different stopper, with 70 CL and D.F.S. stated on the side of the neck  Different stopper; with Duty Free Exportation on top (click to see) With HKDNP on it (700ml, not stated) Centaure Extra; With Singapore Duty Not Paid on it; very likely a 70cl bottle

8e. Centaure Cristal, 1981 till 1991:
without Remy Martin engraved on the front:

0,70l e and 40%vol stated on the back side 70cl Centaure without 'Remy Martin' engraved on the glass; Asian import (click to see text on the back)

with Remy Martin engraved on the front:

No content or ABV stated   70cl, 40%vol and Produce of France stated on see-through sticker   With a see through sticker stating content 70cl and ABV differently (ca 1989)  With Gradi 40% and 70cl e stated (Italian import)  Centaure Cristal, 700ml and Produce of France stated on see-through sticker (1981)  With a see through sticker stating content 68cl and ABV 0,70Le and 40%vol stated; on the back side a sticker: Euromarken Import GMBH Wiesbaden - Französisches Erzeugnis  With on the back: TTWMB (Taiwan Tabacco and Wine Monopoly Bureau) and ROC (Regional Operational Centre?) On the front an Asian sticker and on the back is Asian text; nr. F8689 engraved on the bottom

8f. Centaure de Diamant (from 2010 on):
Diamant: from around 2010:

Only 'Diamant' is stated, directly on the glass; 70cle

Centaure de Diamant from 2012:

70cle Centaure de Diamant (produced from 2010)  Centaure de Diamant; first made in 2010; 70cl, different back side Another different back side Centaure de Diamant; 70cle, with a UK duty sticker With a paper duty seal (Spanish import)  70cl, back side is different

Almost all of these Centaures are Fine champagne, only the Diamant and Centaure de Diamant is grande champagne.
Other Centaure’s can be seen under Napoléon and under ‘Centaure, Accord Royal 1738 and Extra’: Napoléon Centaure, Centaure XVSOP and Centaure Extra Old.

9. Extra and Extra de Perfection

9a. Extra Très Vieille

Extra, Très Vieille; without the REMY MARTIN indicated below (est. 1910s)  Extra Trè Vieille, 70cl

9b. Old extra bottles

Extra; no content or ABV stated Extra; no content or ABV stated; Italian import black cap and wax seal; text in three corners of the label text in three corners of the label: produce of France, 70CL and H.K.D.N.P. (1970s) Only 40% stated in the right upper corner  brown cap and wax seal; 70cl stated (end 1970s)  '0,70 cl e' stated (very difficult to see, click to see details); on the paper duty seal it says: 'da litri 3/4'! (1970s) Only ABV stetd on the upper left: GRADI 40° 40°G.L. and Contenido 700 ml (Mexican import)

9bc Old extra carafes (until 1998)

70cl (stated on the back of the neck), 1990's With a cotisation symbol on the back of the neck Singapore import. 70cle on the neck, printed lower than first bottle  With paper duty seal on top, 700ml stated at auction (Italian import)  700ml; silver laurels

9d. Modern Extra carafes (2004-2010):

with a small centaur:

70cl; stated on the back 70cl with a paper duty seal on top (1990s)   Asian import, probably 70cl Taiwanees Back-side has Malaysian information engraved (click to see)  75cle and 40%alc/vol - 40%vol indicated on the back; Puerto Rico import 750ml and 40%ALC/VOL indicated on the back; US import

with a large centaur:

70cl with a paper duty seal on top; different back (1990s)   70cl, Duty Free Sales Only (click to see back)    70cl stated on the back; Hong-Kong import; HKDNP C stated 40,0% Alc.Vol and CONT.NET. 700ml stated; Mexican import CONT.NET. 700ml and 40,0% Alc.Vol and 'cognac producto de Francia' stated; Mexican import With a Malaysian sticker on it. (back side looks standard) This time the Malaysian sticker is on the back

9e. Extra de Perfection (1989-1998)

70cl stated at the bottom; pink coloured label (1st edition), centaur in a medallion and a signature on the lower part (1989-1998) With 'Malaysian Duty Not Paid' printed; label has lighter colour Dark label (2d edition); different neck and extra text on label; 70cl, stated on the box (1989-1998) 70cl stated on back of neck; letters and emblem are sharper 70cl, stated on neck and bottom; with a paper duty seal (click to see); 1990s 70cle stated on the neck with more additional text; on the duty seal litri 0,750 is indicated!  75cl indicated on the bottom (click to see)

10. Age Inconnu, Vieille reserve and Grande Réserve

10a. Age Inconnu (ca. 1960-1974):

Not sure about this one because of closure and absence of blob and ribbon Number in upper left; on the back: 24 FL OZ and 70 proof 24 1/2 onces and 40% d'alcool indicated, produit de France (Canadian bottle) No content indicated; number in upper left Age Inconnu stated on the shoulder blob, with a number and ABV stated  700ml stated in top right corner  Age Inconnu stated on the shoulder blob; without percentage in top right corner. 75cl (stated on back-side); 1960s Age Inconnu stated on the shoulder blob; without percentage in top right corner. 75cl (stated on back-side); with a paper duty seal on top (1970s) Japanese import by Dodwell, so probably 700ml

Age Inconnu stated on the shoulder blob; no number

 With 40° stated; Französisches Erzeugnis (1970s) Italian import by Barone Americo Sagna & Figli, 75cl indicated on the back Age Inconnu; difference with previous bottle is text on the upper part of the label. 75cl (1970s) Age Inconnu; different text on the upper part of the label. 75cl (1970s)  1 US Quart indicated in the upper right corner; no number With a green label (the colour seems to be a discolouration)

10b. Vieille Réserve:

70cl Vieille Reserve, stated on box (click to see: just above the stopper); 1960-70s 70cl Vieille Reserve (stated on box); said to be Napoléon on auction, but very probably an Age Inconnu (1960s) Vieille Réserve stated on the neck; Age Inconnu stated on box; (click to see: just above the stopper lying on the foreground); 70cl, with paper duty seal Age inconnu is stated on the neck; said to be 70cl

10c. Grande Réserve:

Grande Reserve printed on the shoulder label, but it looks like an Age Inconnu bottle; 24 Fl. OZ. (1970s) Grande Réserve, Singapore and Brunei import by France Scott Vieille Reserve, 70cl Grand Réserve; on the neck: QSS; on the back an Asian label; 700ml (1980s)

11. Louis XIII and Black Pearl

Louis XIII:

Good information about Louis XIII bottles can be found on the Louis XIII Evolution website. They have also a lot of information on the stoppers, emblems, engravings on the bottom, importers and on the packaging.

The first Louis XIII was made in 1874 by Paul-Émile Rémy Martin, although the name Louis XIII was not in use before 1937/1938. They were simply called Age Inconnu (age unknown). The oldest bottles may have varying orientation of the fleurs de lys and varying number of spikes (or fins as they are also called). The first bottles were hand made glass bottles. Around 1900 they began selling the Louis XIII in Baccarat bottles. Prior to 1937 all bottles were (according to Rémy Martin) labeled with reactangular labels with the name Age Inconnu on it. But no filled Louis XIII bottles from before 1938 seem to exist anymore, only empty ones.

In 1979, the bottles with a paper label, a white top and a seal disappeared to make way for the bottles with a gold top without a paper label. They now have transparant plastic labels with gold lettering. The upside down decanter-style stopper used until then has now been replaced by the solid-core fleur de lys stopper.

11A. Louis XIII, very old bottles, empty (Europe):

Glass bottle. 8 and 9 fins; orientation of the fleurs de lys medaillons vary.; no engravings on the bottom (approx. 1870-1900)  11 fins on both sides; gold plated fleurs de lys, varying in orientation; bottle no. 10 (approx. 1870-1900)  Baccarat bottle. 10 fins on both sides. Upright orietation of the fleurs de lys. (approx. 1870-1900)  Glass bottle. Looks like 15 and 14 fins respectively. Orientation of the fleurs de lys not all upright; on the bottom is casted in the glass the word 'dispose' (barely visible); click to see details (approx. 1870-1900)  Glass bottle with its stopper; 16 and 17 fins respectively. Orientation of the fleurs de lys to the left. (approx. 1870-1900)

9 Fins on both sides; cylindrical neck with significantly offset opening (1900-1930s)

11B. Louis XIII, White tops

 

SOME GUIDELINES TO DATE THE BOTTLES AND DETERMINE WHICH MARKET THEY WERE DESTINED FOR.

EUROPEAN BOTTLES:

European bottles have Age Unknown Très Vieille (AU) or Age Inconnu Very Old (AI) on a square label until 1962/63. They came in a rattan basket until 1961 and had the 1938 royal banquet card and later on the 1938/1957 royal banquet card.

1962-1963 Was a transitional period were they changed the label and packaging. In this period they could have a square label with AI or AU, or a bean-shaped label with Louis XIII Très Vieille or Very Old. The logo on top changed from an old-type centaur to a new one. Both can be seen. They came in white boxes with the 1938/1957 royal banquet card.

After 1962-1963 they were all bean-shaped with Louis XIII Très Vieille or Very Old until 1968. White boxes were used and the 1938/1957 royal banquet card. From 1957 the Daydé drawing was enclosed.

From 1969 until the end red octagonal boxes were used and the battle of Jarnac card had replaced the 1938/1957 royal banquet card. No numbers on the bottom.

US BOTTLES:

USA bottles always have LOUIS XIII rarest reserve on bean-shaped labels. The reverse is also true: bean-shaped labels with LOUIS XIII rarest reserve on them are for the US market.

Before WW II:  

Plain cardboard boxes. The importer was Reinfeld. Browne Vintners can also be seen. Reinfeld and some others were owner of this company. Until 1936 the bottles were made of glass, not crystal.
After 1936 they were made by Baccarat. At first ‘Baccarat’ was not etched on the bottom; between 1938-1940 a paper baccarat logo was possible.

From 1938-1940 red boxes were used and the 1938 royal banquet card was attached.

After WW II:     

The importer became Renfield (one of the former owners of Browne Vintners).
From 1946-1958 green boxes were used. The 1938 royal banquet card and later on the 1938/1957 royal banquet card was attached. After 1957 the Daydé drawing was enclosed. The Baccarat logo was not used until 1951.

From 1959 till 1961 red boxes were used. The 1938/1957 royal banquet card was attached and the Daydé drawing enclosed. The bottles had a baccarat logo etched on the bottoms.

From 1962-1964 white boxes were used. Also the 1938/1957 royal banquet card and the Daydé drwaing.

From 1964-1968 the oval split box was used. Again with the 1938/1957 royal banquet card and the Daydé drawing. No number on the bottom.

From 1969-1978/79 the octagonal box was used and the battle of Jarnac card replaced the 1938/1957 royal banquet card (same packaging as for Europe). No number on the bottom.

ASIAN BOTTLES:

They were the same as European bottles, but from 1969 to 1978 they also produced bottles in the St. Louis factory (St. Louis crystal instead of Baccarat crystal) for the Asian market.

In 1979 they already switched to the gold top bottles, but they still had some supply of white top bottles in. They used the plastic cases in 1981 to sell this stock, mainly in Asia. Mostly Baccarat bottles, but also some St. Louis bottles.

All major differences between the white tops are in this TABLE (click here).

THE ORDER IN WHICH THE WHITE TOP BOTTLES ARE PRESENTED BELOW IS: EUROPE FIRST, THEN THE US AND FINALLY ASIAN IN PLASTIC BOXES.

11B1. Rectangular labels ‘Très Vieille Age Inconnu’ or ‘Very Old Age unknown’, Europe pre-WW2, no baccarat logo (1938-1941)
boxes unknown, probably plain card board:

Number 41, no Baccarat indication; estim ca. 1937-1940 1938 Royal banquet card; colours of the ribbon: predominantly red with a little blue and white; bottle no. 59 1938 Royal banquet card; colours of the ribbon: predominantly red with a little blue and white; 'E. Remy Martin & Co. Cognac' in red stated on the label     Tres Vieille Age Inconnu; 9-9 fins; old centaur on top, royal banquet card of 1938, no Baccarat logo (1938-1940); coton rope on neck; bottle no. 77  'Très Vieille, Age Inconnu'; 9 fins on both sides. no mentioning of Baccarat and no logo; 1938-1940. Bottle no. 41?

11B2. Rectangular labels ‘Très Vieille Age Inconnu’ or ‘Very Old Age Unknown’, with Baccarat stated on the bottom (no logo), Europe 1946-1950
in rattan baskets:

'Very Old, Age unknown'; no Baccarat logo engraved on bottom; 'produce of France' stated in red; ribbon in colours of the French flag; bottle no. 42; 1946-1950. Très Vieille Age Inconnu, 9-10 fins; Baccarat is engraved, but no logo; ribbon made of cotton; bottle no. 55 (1946-1950)

11B3. Rectangular labels ‘Très Vieille Age Inconnu’ or ‘Very Old Age Unknown’, with a Baccarat logo, Europe 1951-1961 (1962?)
in rattan baskets:

Rattan basket (1946-1950) Rattan basket (1951-61) Rattan basket

 

Très Vieile, age inconnu; old logo on top; Royal Banquet-card of 1938; Baccarat engraved with a logo; bottle no. 159 (1951-1957)   Very Old Age Unknown, 40% Alcohol and 26 1/2 fl.oz. stated; 10 fins on both sides; with a 1938 Royal banquet card (ca 1946-1957) Very old Age unknown, 10 fins; Baccarat is engraved plus logo and number; 26 1/2 fl.oz.; old centaur on top; 1938 Royal Banquet card; bottle no. 57; 1951-1957 Very old Age unknown, 26 1/2 fl.oz.; old centaur on top; 1957 Royal Banquet card; NATO export, liquor control seal on top; around end 1950s Very old Age unknown, 10 fins; 26.4 fl.oz.; 1957 Royal Banquet card Très Vieille Age Inconnu, 10 fins; Baccarat is engraved plus logo and number; 1938 and 1957 Royal Banquet card; bottle no. 800; Italian import; 1957-1962 Très Vieille Age Inconnu, 10 fins; Baccarat is engraved plus logo and 70cls, no number?; new centaur on top; 1938 and 1957 Royal Banquet card; 1962-1963  Very Old, Age Unknown, 10 fins; Baccarat is engraved plus logo and number, no volume; new centaur on top; 1938 and 1957 Royal Banquet card; bottle no. 117; transition year: 1962-1963   Very Old, Age Unknown, 10 fins; Baccarat is engraved plus logo and number (mirrored), no volume; old centaur on top; bottle no. 132; transition year: 1962-1963  Très Vieille Age Inconnu, with 40 G.L. stated; ratan basket; Cuban import (Rafael Muñoz); 1946-1961  Très Vieille Age Inconnu; Schneider import, Bingen am Rhein; ratan basket; post 1957 banquet card (1957-1961)     'Très Vieille Age Inconnu'; said to be around 1930, could be, but could also be somewhere between 1937-1962.  'very old' 'age unknown'. Asian (Malaysia and Brunei) import; with an old centaur on top and with the Roal Banquet card of 1957; 1957-1962 Baccarat logo, number and 70CLS stated on bottom, 1957 hanging card; bottle no. 895 (1957-1961) 40% alcohol 26,4 onces E. Remy Martin & Co. Cognac; old logo (1957-61) New centaur on top, so it is 1962-1968; but with a green box with silk lining from around 1958? (1962?); Stated above Grande Champagne: 40% alcohol 26.4 FL.OZ. e. Remy Martin & Co. Cognac With Asian text on the neck; 1957 Banquet card and Javelin poiting to the 'R' makes it around 1962

Other:

In a green box with a green interieur; with the 1938 Royal Banquet card; probably export outside Europe (est. 1950s)  With a 1938 banquet card and inside a green box with a dark-green interieur (1950s); Mexican import This bottle is made by the Belgian cristal fabric Val St. Lambert; bottom looks acid etched (probably end 1960s)

11B4. Rectangular labels ‘Très Vieille Age Inconnu’ or ‘Very Old Age Unknown’, with a Baccarat logo, 1962, Europe and Asia
in white boxes:

old centaur on the box

Tres Vieille Age Inconnu, white box; no. 316; ca 1962  Tres Vieille Age Inconnu, white box; 40% stated on the neck; bottom looks newer (1962) Very Old Age Unknown, 26 1/2 fl.oz. stated; 9-10 fins on both sides; with a 1957 Royal banquet card   Very Old, Age Unknown, 75cl, white box, with a new logo on top and no number on the bottom; 1962 Watson & Co, South-East Asia

 

11B5. Bean shaped labels ‘Age Unknown’ or ‘Very Old Age Unknown’, UK:
(It seems some UK bottles already had bean shaped labels before 1961, packaging: rattan baskets)

Age Unknown without 'very old'; 9 fins on both sides; 4/5 quart and 70 proof stated. Looks UK because of 70 proof, but has a US tax stamp and comes in a red velvet box! (1938-1940) 'Very Old, Age unknown', 70 proof; 10 fins on both sides; Royal Banquet card from 1938. Baccarat logo underneath. 1951-1957, bottle no. 987; English market.  Grande champagne very old age unknown; royal banquet card of 1957; rattan basket; UK (prob 1961)

11B6. Bean shaped labels ‘LOUIS XIII Très Vieille’ and ‘Louis XIII Very Old’, Europe and other countries (not USA) 1962-1969
in white boxes
:

White carton box (1962-1963); new centaur on the box

very old; 10 spikes on both sides; no label on the back; white carton box (1962-1963) 'Very Old' with 40% alcohol and 26,4 fl.oz stated (75cl), produce of France, 1957 banquet card; white carton box (Canadian? or UK?) 'Tres Vieille' with 24 2/3 onces and 40% d'alcool stated (70cl), Produit de France, white carton (Canadian) 'Tres Vieille' with 40°G.L. and 70cl (1960s) 70cl on the left side and 40°GL on the right; new logo on top 'Very Old' with 70 proof stated; 0.7L on the bottom and 24 FL OZ on the back of the neck; no number; white carton box (1962-63); there is a modern centaure on top of the capsule. UK market 9 fins on both sides; in a white box with modern centaur logo (said to be 1950 on auction, but I rather think 1962-68; Asian?)  'Very Old', Japanese import 700ml stated, white carton box (1962-63); note Japanese characters on the neck.  'Très Vieille'; prob. 1960s Très Vieille, Itaian import by Le Baron Amerigo Sagna & Fils, Turin; 70 CTL and 40 G.L stated, bilingual card (est. 1960s)  'Very Old'; Charles Bellows importer (Virgin Islands, 1960s)  'Louis XIII' and 'Very Old' lines are touching; content not stated, no labels on back (1960s) Age Inconnu stated; Mexican import by Formex S.A. (only back-side) 'Very Old' Asian import by Watson & Co.; 70cls (1960s) Watsons The Wine Merchants, distributors for Hong Kong, Macau and China; card in French Très Vieille; 70cls stated at the bottom; Baccarat logo, but no number (1960s) 70 CLS, Baccarat logo, no number; label and centaur on top are not present (early 60's?)  'Very Old' with 70 proof stated; 0.7L on the bottom and not less than 24 FL OZ on the back of the neck; bottle no. 142; new centaur on top (prob. 1962)  'Very Old' with 70 proof stated; 70 CLS on the bottom and no text on back of neck; with a number, probably 91 (or is it 16?); new centaur on top; white box (1962-63)  Taiwan import T.T.W.M.B. - ROC (est 1969) Taiwan import with a stamp, Duty Free; 0.7L Baccarat crystal with baccarat logo in the centre, no number (box unknown, possibly white); 1969

11B7. Bean shaped labels ‘Louis XIII Très Vieille and Louis XIII Very Old’, Europe and other countries (for USA, same boxes, see 11b10.), 1969-1979;
in red octagonal boxes and with a card of the battle of Jarnac; no number on the bottom; made by Baccarat but also by St. Louis:

Boxing example

'Very Old'; 10 spikes left and nine on the right (or is the tenth spike left broken off?; I have seen another with 10-9.) prob. 1970s 9 Fins on both sides; 'Très Vieille'  9 fins on both sides; Baccarat logo in the middle with a number: z6661 (or L6661?); Italian import; a number starting with a letter is strange; box is unknown 10 fins on both sides; 70cl stated, battle of Jarnac card in French, octagonal box 70 Proof stated; with a 'Battle of Jarnac'-card 0.7L, Baccarat; European; red octagonal box; 1969-1978 70 CL stated on front label; red octagonal box (ca 1969-1970) 700ml stated; Baccarat, European; red octagonal box; nr 55105; 1969-1978; battle of Jarnac card in English 700ml stated; Baccarat, European; red octagonal box; 1969-1978; battle of Jarnac card in French  'Very Old' 70cl; Kuala Lumpur import (Watsons distributors); octagonal red box, nr 119446 (1969-78) Louis XIII Very Old, Japanese import by Dodwell & Co. (70cl, 1970s)  Très Vieille; 40° and 0,70L stated on the back of the neck; octagonal box (1969-1978) 40° and 0,70L stated on the back of the neck; St. Louis crystallerie Très Vieille, 10 fins on both sides; content 70cl stated; Italian import (Silver; 1970s); red octagonal box, 1970s. Tres Vieille, 40%vol on the neck; 70cl (on the bottom); Französisches Erzeugnis, Schneider import (1970s)  'Très Vieille' with gradi 40% and 75cl stated on the back of the neck; Battle of Jarnac (1970s; Italian import) 'Tres Vieille' 75cl stated on the back of the neck (1970s; Italian import); wasn't there a back label? Très Vieille, Italian import, hanging card with battle of Jarnac in two languages; litri 3/4 indicated on the duty seal, on the bottom 0,78L is engraved; gift set with stand and two glasses   Très Vieille, 10 fins on both sides; 70cl stated on the back; El Salvador import, for the IPSFA (army); red octagonal box; 1970s, octagonal box  Très Vieille, 11 fins on both sides; content not stated, said to be 75cl on auction, probably stated on the neck; no stickers on the back; red octagonal box. 1970s Très Vieille, content in ml's, said to be 26.4 fl.oz. (750ml) on auction, 40% alc/vol, red octagonal box, (prob. Canadian); 1970s (strange thing: 1957 banquet hanging card) 70cl, red octagonal box; Japanese import (1970s) 70cl Very Old; France Scott import, Kuala Lumpur Asian import by France Scott (1970s); different back side 70cl Very Old, Singapore Airport, Duty-Free Emporium, France Scott import  'Very Old' 70cl, Asian import, Baccarat crystal (Watsons and France Scott); red octagonal box; nr 101080; 1969-1978  'Very Old''; hanging card with battle of Jarnac; 0,7L; Baccarat; rare bottom! (1969-1978)  'Very Old' 700ml stated on the left, Baccarat crystal; red octagonal box; 1969-1978 'Very Old' 700ml stated on the right, St Louis crystal; red octagonal box, nr 23240; 1970s 'Very Old' 0.7L Saint Louis crystal; Asian import (Watsons, France Scott); red octagonal box; 1970s 'Tres Vieille'; content 70cl? (1970s; Italian import, Baron Amerigo Sagna & Fils) Très Vieille; probably 70cl; Italian import; in a red square box like the boxes that were used later for the gold tops (maybe not an original combination); nr 73600. With 70cle stated; no number; Italian import (1970s) Content (70cl) not indicated; Duty free sales only printed on the back of the neck; box unknown  70cl Japanese import; St. Louis crystal; prob. 1970s 10 fins on both sides; St. Louis crystal, nr 195351?; 1970s

11B8. Bean shaped label ‘Louis XIII Brand – Rarest Reserve’, South- and Central-America, USA from 1933 till 1964
the first years probably also in plain cardboard boxes, but mainly in red or green boxes:

 Red box 1938-1940   On the box is the importers name: Renfield, Newark South-American   Green box with yellow cardboard (1946-1950) Green box, cardboard interior with tassel (1951-1956) Silk interior (1957-1958) Green mirror box (ca 1951-1958)

Reinfeld import in red box; 1938 wedding card (1938-1939) With a number and a paper Baccarat logo (end 1930s) Joseph H. Reinfeld importer, 4/5 quart; red velvet box (1938-1939) (probably same series as previous one) Joseph H. Renfield importer (from 1946), US duty seal with ´111´ (until 1960). Low number on the bottom: 117. Number 117 has also been used for a European bottle, see section 11B3. 4/5 quart, 80 Proof; 1938 hanging card; in a green mirrir box (1950s)    1958; 4/5 quart in a green velvet box with gold cardboard (1951-1956) Green mirror box, USA, probably Renfield import; 1958 In green mirror-box with 1938 hanging (1950s)   1958; 4/5 quart in a green mirror box   1959-61; 4/5 quart in a red velvet box with a 1957 Royal banquet card; Renfield import. Renfield import; 10 fins on both side; 4/5 quart 80 proof'; number on bottom 651; (1957-1961). Oval split box is wrong, should be a green or red box .

11B9. Bean shaped labelLouis XIII Brand – Rarest Reserve’, USA 1964-1968;
in oval split boxes, no number on the bottom:

Boxing example

 Renfield Importers (click to see back side); 4/5 quart 80 proof', 11 fins on both sides; different style of letters; no number on bottom; oval split box (1964-68)  4/5 quart 80 proof'; 10 spikes on both sides, oval split box (1964-1968); State of Maryland No additional info on front label, just 'Louis XIII Brand Rarest Réserve'; with a tax sticker of the state of Maryland (1964-1968)

11B10. Bean shaped label ‘Louis XIII Brand – Rarest Reserve’, USA 1969-1978;
in red octagonal boxes, no number on the bottom:

Boxing example

Louis XIII Brand 750ml (25.4 fl oz) Rarest Reserve 80 Proof (1970s); 10 fins on both sides; Renfield importers; red octagonal box, 1970s  Louis XIII Brand 4/5 quart Rarest Reserve 80 Proof (1970s); Renfield importers; red octagonal box, 1970s  Louis XIII Brand 750ml (25.4 fl oz) Rarest Reserve 80 Proof (1970s); 9 fins on both sides; red octagonal box.  10 fins on both sides, 4/5 quart, with an Oaklahoma duty stamp; red octagonal box, 1969-78, not numbered.  4/5 quart 80 proof'; (1969-78); USA import stamp

11B11. Bean shaped labels ‘Louis XIII Très Vieille and Louis XIII Very Old’, Asian ca. 1981;
with a card of the battle of Jarnac, in plastic-glass casings, mostly made by Baccarat, but also by St. Louis:

Plastic glass casing (Asian) around 1980

With 70 proof and 40% Gay Lussac stated on the neck; also: exportation only Tres Vieille ; Baccarat 0,7l (stated at bottom) alc geh. 40% (1980s; with plexiglass casing) Boelen import (NL) Also Boelen import, but this combination does not seem to be correct: plastic casing with old hanging card. Very old; in plexiglas casing; 70cl stated at bottom; nr. 150940 (ca. 1981)  Very old; in plexiglas casing; 70cl stated at the label; nr. 18033; Asian import (ca. 1980)

11C. Louis XIII Gold tops

All major differences between the gold tops are in this TABLE (click here).

11C1. Louis XIII Gold tops 1979 – ca. 1987: name Louis XIII embossed on the capsule; they had red boxes with truncated pyramid lids:

   

68cle indicated on the back  70cl stated on the back  70cl e 40%vol stated on the back; number on bottom (I4228) 70cl not indicated; with a cotisation symbol  70cle indicated on the back; Dutch import by Jacobus Boelen, Amsterdam  Französisches Erzeugnis; import by Euromarken Import GmbH, Wiesbaden; no. I8446   0.70Le stated; note the neck capsule upside down! 70cl stated on the front; on the back: Hong Kong Watsons the Wine Merchants 70cl and HKDNP stated on the front; on the back: Hong Kong Watsons the Wine Merchants 70cl; Singapore Duty Free, Hong Kong Watson's The Wine Merchants  0.7L stated on the bottom; Saint-Louis cristal; Tax Free Shop Bangkok Airport 700ml stated; said to be St. Louis cristal, Australian import for Vignerons, Distillers & Vintners  700ml and 40% alc/vol stated; Canadian bottle  Sticker with 750ml 80 proof  1980s; 75cl, New York import Same as previous, but with a paper duty seal on top No sticker on the front; on the back is import information (probably Italian); said to be 70cl on auction 70cl stated differently on front; Italian import with import sticker on the back 70cl and HKDNP stated; Asian import (Watsons, France Scott) Japanese import by Dodwell Remy Ltd.; 0.70L  9 fins on both sides; 70cl stated on the back St. Louis Cristallerie 0.7L Japanese import, St. Louis crytal 9 Fins on both sides; probably a Saint-Louis bottle (stickers on both sides removed) With a Taiwanees tax stamp: Taiwan tobacco and wine monopoly bureau; on the back the letters: T.W.M.  With T.T.W.M.B. - ROC indicated on the back side (taiwanese)

11C2. Gold tops ca. 1987 – 2002: name Louis XIII etched in the capsule; red boxes with truncated pyramid lids:
a. booklet in a 45 degree angle in the box and no name on top of the box

Wth only 9 fins on both sides; Baccarat 11 fins on the right and 10 on the left; 750ml stated; (box is absent; Saint Louis crystalleries bottle?) Content not stated; on the bottom: St. Louis Crystal; in red truncated box (1980s)  0.70L, number engraved in bottom (1 letter and four numbers, Baccarat); no content or abv stated; old red box with truncated prymaid lid   70cl 0,70L stated 70cle and 40% stated differently and with a different bottom ('cognac 0.70L France' underlined) 70cl stated differently on back side 70cle; with a recycling symbol and a cotisation mark    70cl stated; with a cotisation mark sticker (1990s)  70cl, Französisches Erzeugnis, Euromarken Import GMBH Wiesbaden Französisches Erzeugnis, Duty free sales only; e70cl; Baccarat    '700ml produce of France 40%alc/vol' stated 700ml stated differently 700ml stated differently 700ml and 40%alc/vol; on the back is the US Governmental warninf sentence 700ml and 40 G.L. stated (probably Mexican import) '0,70L e' and 40%G.L stated; foreign import 70cl stated differently on front; Italian import with import sticker on the back (Giovanetti, Milano) 70cl stated differently; imported by Rémy Italia Tax Free Shop Bangkok Airport, content not stated; box unknown  750ml, 80 Proof, Sole USA Distributor (Baccarat); 1989 750ml, 40%alc/vol, Sole USA Distributor (Baccarat); 1989 750ml stated differently; Sole USA distributor Remy Amerique With a see-through plastic label; 750ml ; import by Remy Amerique (with the 1989 governmental warning) With a see-through plastic label; 750ml stated differently; import by Remy Amerique 750ml stated differently; red truncated box; import by Rémy Amerique   750ml, USA import by Premiere Wine Merchants, New York   750ml; imported by vignerons, distillers and vintners Content neto 750ML, 40°; with duty seal (South-American); box unknown 70cl stated and HKDNP  70cl stated and HKDNP, different see through sticker  '70cl Duty Free Sales Only' stated on back (1990s) 70cl Duty Free, Russian import (click to see back and neck detail) 70cl, Russian import; click to see back and details Duty Free Philippines 70cle, Duty Free Shops Bangkok Airport Asian import; lily on topp of capsule; with a red box with truncated prymid lid, but modern version 70cl stated differently; Asian import (Watsons, France Scott) Singapore Duty Not Paid, 70cl; Hong Kong: Remy Nicolas   700ml stated (and approx. 22 standard drinks); box with truncated pyramid lid; Australian import Difficult to decypher, but different; box with truncated pyramid lid

b. booklet upright in box and a name on top of the box

With a produce of France sticker, 0.70L stated at the bottom. With a tidyman glass and a recycling symbol; 70cl and 40%vol on first line  70cle Duty Free Sales Only 40%vol 70cl, Portuguese import, Rovirosa (box not known) Cont.net. 700ml with a health warnig; Mexican import 700ml stated with address line: 20 Rue de la Societé Vinicole, Cognac 70cl stated, imported by Rémy (Suisse) 70cle, Remy China & Hong Kong, HKDNP stated and with an Asian sticker 70cle, Distributor Remy China & Hong Kong, HKDNP c stated and with China Duty Not Paid on the back (this bottle does not have its original box)

11C3. Gold tops, from 2003-2011 clam-shell boxes with curved lids:

Boxing set clam shell (2003-2011)

70cl stated on the back  same as previous bottle, but with a paper duty seal on top  70cl stated on the back; without the mark below it.   70cl stated; foreign import; see back (click); red clam box. 1990s  750ml stated on the back 750ml stated on the back differently; New York import 70cl, Maxxium China LTD KDNP (after 1999); type of box unknown, very probably clam shell box 70cl, Maxxium Hong Kong Limited HKDNP (after 1999); clam shell box 70cl, with a pregnancy warning pictogram, so after 2006; box not present (could also be after 2011)

11C4. Gold tops from 2011-2019, vertical cases with sliding doors:

2011-2018 boxing

70cle stated differently on back; with a number; foreign import; 2013 70cle; pretty much like previous bottle, but UK import; post 2010  70cle stated differently; Swiss import by Dietlikon, GV-6573 (2016) 70cle; on the back: Distributeur aux Pays Bas, Jacobus Boelen Amsterdam 70cl with on the back a sticker with Asian text (post 2010)  700ml Japanese import by Rémy Cointreau Japan; nr JL-5180 (2017)  70cl Russian import, Duty Free Sale Only 70cle Russian import, Duty Free Sale Only; different  70cle stated differently, UK import (post 2010) Said to be 70cl on auction; no stickers on front or back (post 2010)  70cl, Baccarat with different text on the back; HY*4116 70cle, with text: 'Louis XIII de Rémy Martin'. With a pregnancy warning and a green point symbol. (2017)  70cle, with text: 'Louis XIII de Rémy Martin'. With a pregnancy warning and a green point symbol. From St. Louis cristalleries; JK-6060. (Not sure which year, duty stamp has 2017 on it) CONT.NET 700 ml stated; Mexican import  With a see-through plastic label; 750ml; Puerto Rico import (dat post 1990, possibly post 2010)   750ml on back side, import by Remy Cointreau New York  75cl, with number on bottom: DU8591    750ml; stickers on back on left and righ sides; post 2010  70cl, Asian import, Baccarat Crystal (GN-4169) Asian import, different text 70cl, Sèvres Crystal; HP-3998 Same as previous, als Sèvres cristal, but with a paper duty seal on top; HP-9094    Modern bottle, just to showcase the bottle with its stopper on top

11C5. Gold tops from 2019, rectangular boxes with mirror inside and NFC technology:

boxing picture

2019 bottle with NFC technology; UK import 70cle  700ml indicated; Governmental warning text on the back. On the box are Asian characters  700ml, Asian bottle (b2022)

11C6. Gold tops from 2023, rectangular cellulosic boxes:

2023 edition

(More on Louis XIII bottles on the Extravaganza site, see bottom of this page).

11d. Black Pearl:

 Black Pearl 2007, very stylized representation. For more see the Extravaganza page. 75cl Black Pearl (2007)  Anniversary edition, 2014 Black Pearl Anniversary with a UK-sticker; the anniversary edition comes in a box with sliding doors (2014)  Cask 42.6; 70cl, stated on the back (also 'produit de France') Cask 42.6, not stated on the bottle but inside the box; 70cl, stated on the back (also 'produce of France')  Cask 42.6, Malaysian import (Arak Mendanguni, 70cl)  Cask 42.6, 750ml Cask 43,8  70cle, UK import Cask 43.8, 750ml

 These all are Grande champagne cognacs.

12. Vintages

1780 (probably) 1830  1830 (est. 1920-30s) 1847 Grande Champagne 1875 (estim 1920-30s) 1875 (est. 1920-30s)  1875  1878 Fine Champagne  1880 (b. 1940s) 1880 1900 (est. 1940s)1900 (est. 1940s), different capsule 1900, bottled in 1946; recapsuled in 1996 by Whitwhams 1906 Fine champagne 700ml vintage 1965 (stated on the back); 1990s  750ml stated on the front  70cl; with a pregnancy warning pictogram 70cl Travel Retail Exclusive edition; without a pregnancy warning pictogram (bottled 2006)  1988, no content or ABV stated and with a paper duty seal on top; colour of label is also different 1989, 750ml 1989 with a red blob high on the shoulder, 750ml and 40%alc/vol stated

13. Limited editions and specials

13a. Cuvée Secrèt and Superieure

Cuvée Secrète

With a gold coloured cap and without VSOP indicated on the bottle. VSOP is stated on the box; 700ml (Japanese)  Superieur 700ml (stated on the back; Asian import) Superiereur Vieille Reserve QSS (Qualité Superieur Superieur) 700ml (Asian bottle) Superiereur Vieille Reserve QSS (QSS this time stated on the label); 700ml (Asian bottle)

70cl Supérieur with vieille réserve stated; Asian import (1980s) 70cl Duty Free Shoppers; Singapore import Superieure (without 'vieille reserve' stated); 700ml

13b. Coeur

Coeur de Cognac Summer Snow (Christmas edition), 70cl (ca. 2010) Coeur de Cognac Summer Fruits (2010)

13c. Limited VSOP editions

VSOP, 58th Expo; 75cl (World Exhibition 1958 Bruxelles) 70cle VSOP in a stand

VSOP reserve exclusive; 70cl (estim. 1990s) VSOP reserve exclusive with a number below 70cl, Duty Free Sales Only (stated on the back) VSOP reserve exclusive; Duty Free Shoppers (DFS), 70cl

Designed by La Chapelle (2005) Hot Holiday 70cl (2010) Hot Holiday 750ml (2010) Hot Holiday without content or alcohol percentage stated

Urban Light, 70cl (2011) 70cle Urban lights  70cle Urban lights with a paper seal on top; Tsjech import 750ml indicated; with a B-number (South African bottle)  Urban Light 1L bottle 1le stated

Seen in 2011 Remy Cointreau annual report, but not really seen on the market Seen in 2012 Remy Cointreau annual report, but not really seen on the market Seen in 2012 Remy Cointreau annual report, but not really seen on the market

Featuring Robert Thicke (2012) 750ml stated 750ml indicated; with a B-number (South African bottle) Without content or alcohol percentage stated 'Dance beyond the limit of heart'; Featuring Jolin Tsai (Alesandro Pautusso, 2012, Asian edition)  Dance to the limit, 2d part; 'Idol on stage' featuring Jolin Tsai (Alessandro Pautusso, 2012)  Dance to the limit, 3d part; 'Vibrant Icon' featuring Jolin Tsai; design by Alessandro Pautasso (2013, Asian edition)

By Matt W Moore; 2018, 70cl e 70cl with a paper duty seal By Matt W Moore; 2018, 750ml By Matt W Moore; 2018, 1L

70cle, Fêtes (2020) 750ml VSOP 'Fêtes' 750ML, less text between content and ABV (Limited edition gift pack, 2022)

VSOP Mixtape, 750ml (2021, US release) VSOP Mixtape volume 2 (stated on the box), content not stated (2022, US release; 750ml) VSOP Mixtape Volume 2, 700ml stated  700ml mixtape, volume 3 (2023)

VSOP EOY, 70cle, with a paper duty seal (2021) VSOP EOY, content and ABV stated in much smaller letters VSOP EOY, content and ABV not stated 

700ml Gold Limited Edition (early 2010s) 700ml Gold Limited Edition, with a paper duty seal on top. \

VSOP limited edition by Collectif Scale (2022) VSOP limited edition by Collectif Scale, more text underneath (2022) End of Year (nov 2022) With content indicated, 70cle The bottle looks the same as a regular VSOP 2010s, but it is packaged in a limited edition box, EOY 2022 End of year 2023, in a 300 year anniversary box (2024, Chinese New Year)

13d. Limited Club editions

70cl Club Special; Club is printed smaller than special; no QSS indicated; Japanese characters on the neck; content not indicated CLUB printed in large letters; QSS not indicated, very faint text below special; content not stated QSS in the upper left corner; no content or ABV indicated; Club in larger letters than Special;  70cle indicated; Club in larger letters than Special; QSS stamp (very faint) in the upper left corner 70cl Club Special; Club is printed larger than special 70cl Club Special; Club is printed larger than special; QSS on a plaquette around the neck  Club Spécial; with QSS on the label; 700ml.  Club Spécial; with QSS on the label and some Japanese characters; 700ml. Club Spécial; with QSS on the label and on a plaquette; some Japanese characters on the neck; 700ml not stated

Club Special Reserve Club Special Reserve, with Remy Martine printed below Club Special Reserve 1L Club, Asian import; Yao Black Collection (2019)  Club limited edition Christofle70cl Club 'connected'; with NFC tag (2015)  Club Golden Chateau Cellar 70cle limited edition 2021; "produce de France"  70cle limited edition 2021; "product of France" 70cle limited edition 2021, Malaysian import  Club 35th anniversary, 1L (2020) Club 35th anniversary, 1L; neck is different (2020) Club EOY, content and ABV stated (2021) ABV and content not stated on the front (70cl) Limited edition by Collectif Scale, 70cl

70cle Club by Lee Broom (2022)  Limited edition by Lee Broom; almost same as regular Club but the text: appellation cognac fine champagne controlée (2022, packaging in Lee Broom box) 1L 'Wildebeest' Exception, 1L Traveler Exclusive (2023) Mid-autumn

13e. Limited XO editions

XO Gold Excellence, limited edition 20 carats gold (from 2006 onwards) XO Gold, different neck and stopper and with 'exclusive limited edition' printed above the centaure (2012) XO Gold, 70cl, with an AOC text line   XO Touzac (2015); for Duty Free shops (DFS); Travel Retail XO Touzac (2015); for Duty Free shops (DFS); Travel Retail. Without a text line below Exclusive; Malaysian import 70cl Limited edition; with Steaven Richard, metalsmith 2019 750ml Limited edition; with Steaven Richard, metalsmith 2019 Christmas 2019 edition, 70cl Christmas 2019 edition, 70cl, different label (the edges) and a security strip on the capsule XO Red, also sold as Christmas 2020 edition, 70cl XO Red 2020, 750ML bottle, stated XO X Atelier Thiery, fine champagne, 70cle (2021) XO EOY EOY sold as Chtrismass edition 2021; different packaging.  Lee Broom, 70cl (2022) 700ml indicated and an appellation line Christmas edition 2022 700ml indicated EOY edition 2024, 700ml; 300th year limited edition (b 2023) EOY edition 2024, 700ml not printed on the front; 300th year limited edition XO night (2024) Reach for the stars (2024) Year of the snake, 2025, by Huang Yuxin (b 2024)

13f. 250 year anniversary editions

Just a number in the lower left; also no content stated on the back (click to see); said to be 70cl on auction. Same bottle on another auction was said to be 68cl (or 24 fl oz.)  With 70 proof and Produce of France stated on the front and a number; content not stated, no data on back   24 FL OZ stated in the bottom left corner; also POF, ABV and a number (005550) 24 FL OZ in lower left and POF in upper left corner; ABV not indicated 24 Fluid ounces stated in the upper right corner; also POF, ABV and a number A number on the front; 24 FL OZ stated on the back  70cl stated in the top right corner; possibly also a number  70cl and 40° GL stated in the top right corner; also a number in the lower right and produce of France in the upper left  70CL stated in top right corner and 40% in bottom right corner 700ml stated and POF and a number 40° stated on the front and 0.70L, number on the lower right; nothing on the backside 40% stated on the front, no number; content said to be 70cl on auction Französisches Erzeugnis A number on the lower right; France Scott import for Singapore and Brunei 700ml, bottle no. 1215; with a South African importer's number (B21) A number right below; upper left seems to be 'produce en France'; upper right illegible; 4/5Quart and 80 proof stated on the back; US import by Renfield Number stated on the front; 75cl (stated on back-side).  A number on the front; 75cl (stated on back-side); with a paper duty seal  No number or any other text on front

13f-2. other anniversaries:

275th anniversary (1724-1999)   40 year anniversary of the Alliance

Tercet 300th anniversary 1724-2024 (b2023) Club 300th anniversary 1724-2024, 70cle (B 2023) 300th anniversary (2024) It was also possible to get a personalized bottle with engraved text 1738 Accord Royal 300th anniversary 1724-2024, 70cle (B 2023) XO 300th anniversary 1724-2024 XO 300th anniversary 1724-2024; with 700ml and 40%alc/vol indicated on the label 300th Anniversary Coupe (2024)

13g. Limited Louis XIII editions

Louis XIII Rendez Vous Year 2000; 70 cl stated on the back (1999) Louis XIII Rendez Vous year 2000, 750ml (1999)   Louis XIII Celebrate Year 2000, 70cle  With a paper duty seal Louis XIII Celebrate Year 2000, 750ml  Louis XIII collection de Diamant (Fleur de Diamant); 10 spikes on both sides, 70cl (2001)   2001, Fleur de Diamant; 10 spikes on both sides; with 750ml stated Signed by Pierette Trichet, cellar master  Signed bottle, signed by cellar masters Baptiste Loiseau and Pierrette Trichet; 750ml (2013) 70cle, for on-trade partners only (2019)

The Origin; also dubbed: Time Collection; modern replica of the original flask with 13 spikes on both sides (2016)  The Legacy; signatures of Baptiste Loiseau, Pierrette Trichet, Andre Giraud and Georges Clot. (2017; 500 copies made)  City of lights 1900; Time Collection (2020) No. XIII, red bottle (only 200 are manufactured, 2021)

Year of the Dragon edition, 2024; looks just like a regular bottle with only a different packaging 175th anniversary of Harrod's, looks just like a regular bottle with only a different packaging (2024) End of year 2024 edition Lunar 2025 (Nov 2024)

13h. Extra (porcelain)

Extra in blue Limoges porcelain, 70cl stated  content not stated70cl; with KDNP and Produce of France stated  70cl stated, with DFS sticker, Asian import by Remy Nicolas Fine Wines and Spirits, Singapore (1980s)

13i. Cannes editions (2010-2019)

Cannes 2010, content not stated (1L?) Cannes 2010, with 1L stated 1L e stated; exclusive limited edition in larger letters Cannes 2011, content not stated (1L) Cannes 2011 with 1L stated Cannes 2011 with 1L stated and a paper duty seal  Cannes 2012, content not stated (1L) Cannes 2012, with 1Le stated   Cannes 2013, content not stated (1L) Cannes 2013, with 1L stated

2014, 70cl 2014; 700ml, Japanese import  2015 Lim. ed. Cannes 2016; 70cl   2017  2018  2018, 70cl, stated on the back; different neck With 750ml stated, a different neck and also a little different label 

All are fine champagnes.

13j. Voyage editions (2001)

Voyage  Sea Line  Trek  Altitude With a DFS sticker Compass, 35cl

Voyage, Sea Line, Trek, Altitude and Compass. All are 350ml fine champagnes.

13k. Vincent Leroy limited editions (2016-2017)

  Slight differences with the normal bottle (the top of the cap); and of course different packaging (the box, this was a gift box with two glasses)   There seems to be no difference with the normal bottle, but for the packaging (in a gift box with two glasses)   Only the cap has a difference with the normal 1738     70cl, stated on the back 750ml stated, glitter design (seen for sale; multiple colors possible; maybe not original by RM)  Vincent Leroy cellar no.16; there seems to be no difference with the normal bottle, but for the packaging  Vincent Leroy cellar no. 28; only the packaging is different from the normal Cellar no. 28

13l. Coupes, Cellar editions and cellar master editions

 

Coupe la Part des Anges Coupe Shanghai 1903; 70cl (2013) Coupe Shanghai 1903; 70cl. With text: AOC Cognac Fine Champagne in very small print below on the label (click for detail)  Same front, but different back and with a paper duty seal on top   Coupe Shanghai 1904

Coupe 'Creation d'Apres 1898'; fine champagne, made for Chinese market  1898 first edition, made for Chinese market; different neck 1898 second edition, made for Chinese market

Cellar Collection no 16, 1Le and 40%vol (stated); 2013 Cellar Collection no 16, 1L and 40%ALC/VOL (stated); 2013 Cellar Collection no 16, 1L and 40%ALC/VOL; with an appellation cognac fine champagne controlee statement; 2013  Cellar no 28 70cl (click to see backside label); 2013 70cl, backside is a little different  Cellar no 28 1L (click to see backside label) 1L, front is same as previous bottle, back side is different 1L, front is same as previous bottle, back side is different 1L, without the green point and pregnancy warning symbols on the back; Arak Mengandungi 40% Alkohol (Malaysian bottle)

Carte Blanche of Baptiste Loiseau, 70cl; Gensac-La-Pallue Cellar Edition (2016) Carte Blanche of Baptiste Loiseau, Merpins Cellar Edition; 70cl (2018, second edition)  Carte Blanche of Baptiste Loiseau, Merpins Cellar Edition; 750ml (2018, second edition) Tercet, 70cle, 10 years old (2019) Tercet, 750ML, 42%ALC/VOL, 10 years old (2019) Tercet, 750ml, 42%alc/vol, 10 years old (2019)

13m. Other editions

Très Vieille, Les Barbotins 40 Years Old VSOP Cognac 12 years old (above the centaure); cognac in bold roman letters (1930s) 12 years old (above the centaure); cognac in italics Excellence, limited edition in baccarat decanter; 70cl  Saint Graal decanter (1960s; ca 75cl); VSOP, see backside for details (click)  Saint Graal with little plaquette on the shoulder: 'Saint Graal France Argent 980 promille, inalterable protection au Rhodium'. (ca 1960) Fine Champagne, Reserve Specéciale; 700ml stated om back-side; produced for the Asian market  Fine Champagne cognac, made for SOGO exhibition (1980s); comes with a Lalique carafe Same as previous but without the Japanese sticker above the labelFine Champagne   Premium 50% 1L Meyer Lansky collection; om the shoulder blob: "Lace Or"?; 80 proof, 4/5 quart, Renfield import

70cl Age d'Or, baccarat (1994-2000, Asian market) 70cl Age d'Or, Asian import by Remy China & Hong Kong 70cl, more text on the see through sticker (HKDNP) More red-gold

750ml XO Excellence in a stand (ca 1990) Usher c 1738, NFT; only 50 bottles produced (July 2022)

13n. Curiosities

 3L bag-in box VSOP (click to see how it works)

Cabinet with 4 Napoleon and 2 Centaure XO bottles (second half 1980s)

14. Magnums and more

14a. Jeroboams and up:

9L Louis XIII, Salmanazar (only one copy made, 2018)  Le Mathusalem (6L); click to see it stated on the box  6L Club (methusalem)  6L, made by Jiuxian.com and Renmao Jundu Group; 2017   6L, year ot the tiger (2022)  6L, year of the dragon (2024)

Said to be 5L, could be a Gallon. 4.5L (not stated on bottle but stated at auction) Französisches Erzeugnis, Schneider import, Bingen am Rhein  1 Gallon bottle in a cradle; VSEP Reinfeld import  1 Gallon VSEP in a stand, Renfield import Not sure about content, probably a gallon (est. 1960s) Not sure bout content 1 Gallon VSEP  1 Gallon stated (click to see detail)  3.78L VSOP (1 gallon). Fine Champagne Cognac 3L? VSOP; or gallon? (hight is 48cm). Fine Champagne. 3.78L (1 Gallon), qualité du Centaure (1960s) 1 Gallon (not indicated) Qualité du Centaure, Französisches Erzeugnis (1960s) 3.78L (1 Gallon), qualité du Centaure, import by Renfield (1950-60s)  70 Proof stated; content not stated, called a large magnum at auction. Probably 3L.  3L VSOP, 40% G.L. stated  3L, content and abv not stated Double magnum, VSOP 3L in a stand Double magnum, 40° G.L. stated

3.78L (1 Gallon) stated; 40°; new type centaur. 3L78 stated; Alc.geh. 40% 3L78 stated (1 US Gallon); same as previous, in a cradle 40°G.L. and 3.78L stated 3L78 and 40° stated  3 1/3 qt, 3.78L and 70°Proof indicated  1 Gallon, stated differently  3L e stated 3L, Chinese import  3L indicated; lighter colour of label  3Le stated; lighter colour of label  3L

3L (1990s) 3L VSOP in a stand

3L VSOP (jeroboam) 3L, Malaysian import 3L Jeroboam VSOP 3L VSOP in a cradle 3L 3L 3L, late 2023

3L (Jeroboam) Louis XIII, click to see content stated and tax seal 3L, backside is different (no pregnancy symbol; UK sticker) 3L XO special 3L XO Special in a stand 3L XO Excellence, stated on the neck 3L Jeroboam XO Excellence, content and ABV stated on the back 3L Jeroboam XO Excellence, content and ABV stated on the back; UK import

3L XO Festival de Cannes 2015; signed (jeroboam) 3L Cannes 2016

1 Gallon, Trichet on the bottle (the cellar master) 3L VSOP Festival de Cannes 2010 (jeroboam); signed by president and jury members 3L VSOP Festival de Cannes 2011 (jeroboam); signed by president and jury members  3L VSOP Festival de Cannes 2012 (jeroboam) Set of 4 jerobams, first three were signed by the jures.  3L Club in a stand  Club; size unknown (prob. 3L)   3L Club, not in stand  3L

14b. Magnums:

1. VS (1.4-2L):

1.5L VS 1.75L VS

2. VSOP (1.4-2.2L):

Content estimated to be 2L, 40° G.L stated  1.5L in a stand (1950s) With additional import information lower on the label With additional import information lower on the label and below it: concessionnaire exclusif etc. 2.2L, seen next to a 1890ml and a 94.6cl bottle 2L magnum, 40°GL, Mexican import 1890ml, seen next to a 94.6cl bottle 1.5L, stated on the box (click to see box); 'Fine Champagne' is used instead of 'Fine Champagne cognac' Fine Champagne, VSOP magnum, different capsule, content not stated; height: 34 cm 1.5L (content not stated)  1.5L Magnum (not stated); with produce of France printed and 70% proof 1.5L (not stated); 40° printed    1.5L Französisches Erzeugnis Portuguese import, text on the back in Portuguese  1.5L M. Le Baron Amerigo Sagna & Fils

VSOP, 1.5L Qualité du Centaur; Amerigo Sagna import 1.5L VSOP (magnum), Qualité du Centaur; new centaur  1.5L VSOP (magnum), Qualité du Centaur; new centaur; 40° indicated VSOP, 1.5L Qualité du Centaur; Amerigo Sagna import; new centaur VSOP, 1.5L Qualité du Centaur; Französisches Erzeugnis (1960s)

1.5L Très Rare Fine Champagne, content not stated, but stated at auction 1.5L Très Rare Fine Champagne, content stated 1 L 50 stated and 40°, Tres Rare Fine Champagne 1L40 stated; D.F.S. Roissy (Duty Free Sales Roissy Airport = Charles de Gaulle Airport)  1 L 40 e stated, fine champagne  1.4L (not stated)  1.5L VSOP 1 L 50 stated and 40°, fine champagne cognac 1 L 50 stated and 40%vol  1.5L stated in the small print  Same as previous but with a paper duty seal on top '1 L 50 e' indicated

1L50e indicated 1L50e stated and also produce of France 1L50 and 40° G.L. stated 1L50e stated, with a paper duty seal  1L50e VSOP (magnum); duty free sales only  1.5L VSOP (magnum); duty free sales only, without produce of France stated in the upper left  1.75L VSOP (left below: 1L 75) 1.5L Magnum 1.5L VSOP (magnum)

1.4L Centaure VSOP

1.5L magnum 1.5Le; Italian import  1.75L VSOP  1.75L (not stated)

3. Club (1.5L)

1.5Le Club, Asian import 1.5Le Club, Asian import; different back side Content not indicated, said to be 1.5L by duty free airport shop

4. Napoleon (1.5L)

1.5L Napoleon (1970s)

5. XO (1.4-1.75L):

1.5L XO Special  XO special, 1.5L Duty Free , Singapore Duty Not Paid (content stated on neck) 1.5L (not indicated), Duty Free Sade DFS   1,5L (stated on the back of the neck) XO Special, laurels around little emblem, not around main label 1,5L (stated on the box) XO Special, laurels around little emblem, not around main label; Italian import (1990s) 1.5L XO Excellence; UK sticker on the back 1,5L in a stand

6. Louis XIII and Black Pearl (1.4-1.75L):

1,5L  1.5L old type Louis XIII; different back-side; click to see it. 1,50Le, another different back side Magnum, content not stated 1.5L Französisches Erzeugnis 150L e stated o0n the back; Duty Free Sales Only 1,75 liter stated  1.5L (2010s)

Louis XIII limited editions:

1.5L Year 2000

1.5L, un siècle de savoir-faire dans une carafe 1.75L Odyssee d'un roi, Asia (Louis XIII); one off, in a trunc (2016) 1.75L Odyssee d'un roi, Europe (Louis XIII); one off, in a trunc (2016) 1.75L Odyssee d'un roi, North-America (Louis XIII); one off, in a trunc (2016)   Coupe 290ème anniversaire 1.5L (2014) 1.5L Black Pearl, tierçon C-100-46 (2008) 1.75L Black Pearl (2007, C-100-29)

7. Age Inconnu and Vieille Réserve

Magnum Age Inconnu 1.4L Vieille Réserve, Portuguese import by Jeronimo Martins & Filio

8. Limited editions:

1.5L Cannes 2011, VSOP (magnum)  2012 Cannes film festival; 1.5L stated 1.5L (not stated) Cannes 2012, VSOP (magnum) 1.5L Cannes 2013, VSOP (magnum) 1.5L (not stated) Cannes 2013, VSOP (magnum)  1.75L limited edition La Chapelle, VSOP 1,5L Cannes 2016; on the neck it says 'cognac fine champagne', where on the 70cl bottle it says 'fine champagne cognac'

15. Figurines (in 7 colours, first release in 1981)

 Ivory and gold, Bernardaud Limoges, 700ml

700ml stated  Golden, 70cl, fine champagne cognac; Artoria Limoges 70cl fine champagne cognac, stated (content and abv stated differently), Artoria limoges; 1980s   Golden 70cl, Limoges; Fine Champagne Cognac stated in larger font (1980s).  golden, 70cl; no text below 'Rémy Martin'

 white; with golden band on left upper arm (left arm is the stopper); Bernardaud Limoges  Not very white; text right below is different (70cl, 1980s)  White, 70cl  Content and ABV stated differently No content or ABV stated; on the back: Bernardaud Limoges  70cl, content not stated; more copper coloured than gold  70cl, content not stated; text below 'fine champagne cognac' below 'Rémy Martin' is wider; MNP Limoges (click to see back)  70cl white, with red-copper coloured hooves; no text on the base (javelin missing)  70cl white without gold

68cl e stated  With 700ml stated below  70cl stated on sticker  70cl stated on sticker; Remy Martin is sitting more to the left edge; sticker more to the right edge.  70cl stated differently on sticker; Bernardaud limoges, stated on backside   Different 70cl sticker. MNP Limoges (stated on back-side)  70cl, without content stated   Asian import, see sticker  with extra text: duty free, for export only  Different colour blue (cobalt)  Content not stated; Fine champagne on the right side below (1980s)

Red, 70cl Red, much more detail; 70cl  70cl brown with an Asian sticker   Green, 70cl Bernardaud limoges 

16. Rémy Martin Extravaganza

The very expensive and extravagant bottles of Rémy Martin have their own page, with room for a more extensive description of the bottles: Louis XIII, Black Pearl and the Rare Casks.

Click on this link to see Rémy Martin Extravaganza.

 

 


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Rémy Martin bottle library — 27 reacties

  1. any idea about the date of this bottle? we have drank about 1/6th a year for the last 6 years every Christmas but I really want to know the history of it

    • There is not much to tell. This bottle is from around 1995-2000. I can’t make out the contents, but it should be on the bottle ore the box.

  2. Question. Does an empty jeroboam bottle with a wooden tipping holder hold any value?
    Its a nice bottle to look at, but age is unsure.. The name Remy Martin stand at bottom of label, does this indicate an early age?

    I have more pictures if needed

    • There are always some people interested in such a bottle. But how much it would be worth I don’t know. I think a few tens, maybe around €50-60. Sometimes higher prices are asked, but it is doubtful that will be paid for it.

    • 1970s or 1980s. Sometimes, additional markings on the backside can differentiate between these two decades.
      It has no worth, because it is opened. A full bottle would be worth around 40 euro’s.

  3. Hi I wonder if you can help

    I have a bottle of Remy Martin Age Inconnu with a paper seal – numbered B 67760 – I think its from the 1970’s – any idea of the approximate value? Pictures attached

    Many thanks

    Giovanni

  4. I have an unopened bottle of E. Remy Martin & Co. VSOP Fine Champagne Cognac. White label, 70% Proof-upper right, France- lower right, Mainson Fonee en 1724, lower left. I am trying to find out if it was purchased in France or US and about when it was bottled.

    Mariellen Ross

    • Without a photo it is rather difficult. But 70% proof is a clear indication it was for the UK market.
      What is the text on the shoulder label and what units were used to give the contents?

  5. Beste

    Ik ben sinds kort in het bezit van een fles Remy Martin Expo 58, allicht uitgebracht naar aanleiding van de wereldtentoonstelling in België in het jaar 1958.

    Is dit een zeldzaam exemplaar ? Ik heb geen certificaat of dergelijke. Waarde ?

    Bedankt voor uw feedback

    • Hallo Eric,

      Inderdaad zeer zeldzaam. Dit is de eerste die ik heb gezien. Toch voegt dit naar mijn mening nauwelijks iets toe aan de waarde. Bij een veiling zou ik €100-120 verwachten.

      Ton

      • Hi,
        I don’t know if you can help. I’m trying to find out if a boxed gift set of Remy Martin with 2 plain brandy glasses is of any value. I believe my father may have bought it in the 1980’s or early 1990’s. I would appreciate any advice you could give.
        I am attaching some photos. The brandy is unopened & bears a code L19559 on reverse near barcode

        • Hi,

          These bottles are not worth that much. The fact that it is a gift box with two glasses does not contribute to a higher price. I would estimate a price between €40 and €60.
          1980-90s is correct.

          Kind regards,
          Ton

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