St-Rémy, the world’s number one French brandy, has revealed a striking new limited-edition XO bottle designed by celebrated French visual artist Tomalater. Known for his vibrant semi-abstract, geometric style, Tomalater brings an explosion of colour and shape to the iconic St-Rémy XO bottle, turning it into a work of art you’ll want to keep long after the last pour.
This special edition celebrates the shared values of harmony, creativity, and conviviality. It’s a meeting point between two masters of their craft: Tomalater, who paints with bold colours and modular forms, and St-Rémy’s Master Blender Cécile Roudaut, who builds harmony through carefully crafted eaux-de-vie sourced from France’s most renowned terroirs.
Translating Flavour into Colour
For Tomalater, the collaboration was as much about taste as it was about design. His creative process began with a guided tasting led by Cécile, where he explored St-Rémy XO’s rich layers of flavour, from its bold vanilla and oak character to the delicate notes of ripe fruits, honey, and gingerbread spice.
The resulting design is a colourful mosaic that mirrors these tasting notes, blending warm, golden tones with playful geometric shapes. It feels both contemporary and timeless, echoing the way St-Rémy XO balances tradition and modernity in every bottle.
“I love working with St-Rémy, not only for the creative freedom they give me, but also for my encounter with Cécile, whose passion and expertise deeply inspire me,” says Tomalater. “I imagine a mosaic of shapes and colours in which vineyards and villages mingle, echoing the rich flavours of St-Rémy XO.”
Celebrate at Waitrose’s Kings Cross Wine BAr
To celebrate the launch, St-Rémy is hosting a full takeover of the Wine Bar at Waitrose Kings Cross from 28 September to 5 October 2025. Guests can enjoy the limited-edition brandy, experience its nuanced flavour profile, and immerse themselves in Tomalater’s striking visuals.
The highlight of the week comes on 1 October 2025, when guests can attend an intimate talk with Tomalater and a guided tasting led by Cécile herself. This is a rare opportunity to step inside the mind of both the artist and the blender, and discover how two very different creative processes come together to produce something truly unique.
A Bottle Worth Collecting
The limited-edition St-Rémy XO x Tomalater bottle is available now in Waitrose stores across the UK and online via Waitrose Cellar for £26.50 (700ml). The release is also rolling out internationally, with availability in Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Malaysia, South Korea, New Zealand, the UAE, Estonia, Ukraine, and duty-free outlets worldwide.
What does St-Rémy XO taste like?
This edition may come in a bold new look, but the signature St-Rémy XO blend remains unchanged:
Appearance: Luminous amber with a golden aura
Nose: Oak and delicate vanilla layered with ripe fruits and honey
Palate: Rich and complex, with notes of wood, vanilla, gingerbread, candied apricots, dates, figs, and nuts. A subtle spiciness leads to a long, elegant finish
With this collaboration, St-Rémy invites brandy lovers to experience flavour and design as a single, harmonious expression. Whether you’re adding to your collection or discovering St-Rémy XO for the first time, this limited-edition release is a celebration of French craft — inside and out.
For more information, visit st-remy.com.