Just months after reopening following a lengthy restoration, the historic House of Rémy Martin has been awarded the Best of Wine Tourism international prize for its exceptional tour and a gold award in the art and culture category. This title was awarded to Rémy Martin House Tour for the Global Best of Wine Tourism Award which was held in Verona on the 25th of October. On top of that, the Rémy Martin’s house has received ‘People’s Choice Award’ on the 20th of November.
An exceptional experience
In April 2024, to coincide with its 300th anniversary, the Rémy Martin House in the heart of Cognac reopened its doors to the public. Transformed after 3 years of renovation, and as part of a more global project on the Rémy Martin Estates leaded by INCA Architectes agency, the tour invites visitors on an extraordinary journey through three centuries of history.
A Permanent Exhibition
A 500m² permanent exhibition featuring 250 objects and documents from the archives recounts the family saga through cultural events dating back to its foundation in 1724. An immersive multimedia scenography split on 3 different levels brings key moments in the history of Rémy Martin to life, such as the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1900, or the meal served to British monarchs in the Hall of Mirrors in 1938. Inspirational artworks act as guides throughout the years: authentic 18th century engravings, a 1930s poster by Robert Wolf, iconic ‘60s reportage and a contemporary mobile by Charles Kaisin featuring 1,724 gilded centaurs.
A Digital Art Experience
The House offers 3 digital art experiences too: one pays tribute to the rich world of Rémy Martin cognacs through a swirling, unfurling, interactive show in a room equipped with 8 screens behind two-way mirrors and niches displaying the bottles. Another is reserved for LOUIS XIII and the third takes place in the 19th century Francis Cellar: through projections on the barrels and the cathedral ceiling, visitors are plunged into all the stages of cognac production, from vine to glass: a 5-minute sound and light extravaganza.
The historic Rémy Martin House tour is an exceptional, unforgettable experience. A cultural and educational voyage that leaves every visitor inspired, charged with emotions and rich with new discoveries.
AN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Created by the Global Network of Great Wine Capitals in 2004, the Best of Wine Tourism awards recognizes sites that “redefine standards to offer a memorable and responsible wine tourism experience” and are considered the benchmark of excellence in the wine tourism sector. They are alloctated each year by a panel of judges who carry out mystery visits in 12 well-known wine regions worldwide.
This year, 105 entries were recieving in 7 categories for the Best of wine tourism competition in the Bordeaux-Nouvelle Aquitaine region. 24 sites were awarded and just 7 obtained a gold distinction, including the House of Rémy Martin. Out of the 6 Cognac Houses that entered the competition, only Rémy Martin received stellar recognition.
‘Best of Wine Tourism’ Awards
On the 25th of October, during the gala evening that closed the Great Wine Capitals Network Annual International Conference in Verona, Italy, Maison Rémy Martin won the international “Best Of Wine Tourism” award for the Bordeaux/France wine region. This competition aims to reward innovation and excellence in wine tourism and Rémy Martin is the first Cognac house to win this prestigious international award.
On the 7th of October, Rémy Martin’s historic home was awarded the regional “Best Of Wine Tourism” award in Bordeaux, a gold medal in the Art and Culture category. Through the quality of its tours and its recognized expertise, Maison Rémy Martin is now one of the most attractive wine tourism sites in the world of excellent spirits. From November 4 to 18, voting will be open to the public to elect the winners of the “People’s Choice Awards”.
The ‘People’s Choice Award’
On the 20th of November, 2024, Maison Rémy Martin received the ‘People’s Choice Award’ from the Best of Wine Tourism competition. This public vote distinguished Rémy Martin amongst international winners from various categories and showcased the popular appeal of their newly renovated historical tour.
The tour, celebrating three centuries of cognac production and cultural legacy, clearly resonated with the nearly 5,000 voters worldwide who selected Rémy Martin for this prestigious honor.
“The reopening of the historic Rémy Martin House opens a new chapter in our family heritage. By partnering with winemakers in Grande and Petite Champagne, and sponsoring new talent around the world, we strive to perpetuate this legacy for the next 300 years.”
Marie-Amélie de Leusse, Chairwoman of the Rémy Cointreau Group.
VISIT Rémy Martin
To experience 300 years of exceptional cognac-making, to relive three centuries of art and culture, to open your mind and senses to a future full of flavor and keep dreaming forward, to celebrate with us in the Rémy Martin house that claims “Best Of Wine Tourism” award,
book your tour at the historic House of Rémy Martin on www.RemyMartin.com or call the concierge on +33 (0)5 45 35 76 66. Opening hours: from Monday to Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
