Martell is alone among the great cognac houses to distil exclusively clear
wines, from which all the lees have been removed. Martell VS Cognac remains
one of the most recognised bottles globally, created in the middle of the
19th century. It is blended from Eaux-de-vie, mainly Fins Bois, a cognac
region noted for its quick maturation, giving it a fruity charter.
The Martell story started in 1715, when an intelligent businessman, Jean
Martell, arrived in Cognac, France. That year, he founded his own Cognac
house and married Jeanne Brunet, the daughter of a top Cognac merchant. This
innovative move by the New Jersey lad, Martell, established Martell’s cognac
house as a household name in France. In 2016, Martell’s cellar and blending
secrets were transferred from Benoit Fil, the house’s previous cellar master,
to Christophe Valtaud. Valtaud moved from vineyard manager to cellar master
and acquired centuries-old secrets, including recipes to iconic blends and
the location of “Paradis,” a hidden cellar where the most precious
Eaux-de-vie is stored — some of which dates back to 1830.
The clear golden amber cognac presents a caramel, vanilla fudge, green
grapes, mocha coffee, black tea leaves, and dark chocolate aroma. The taste
is fruity and slightly honey-sweet with gentle spice. Martell VS is best
enjoyed in long drinks or a cocktail such as a Peach Old Fashion, robust
coffee, etc. |
What's in the box
1 x VS Single Distillery Cognac - 750ml
