Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
Martell
Label Name:
 
Cordon Bleu Cognac
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Cognac (primarily Borderies; also Grande & Petite Champagne)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc (predominantly), Colombard, Folle Blanche
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
created 1912; blended from 150+ eaux-de-vie (predominantly Borderies) aged 15–35 years. Awards include International Spirits Challenge Gold 2024 and San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold 2024

Tasting Note
Smooth, richly fruited: candied plum, baked apple and apricot with vanilla, toasted oak and baking spices. Luxurious mouthfeel with a long, spicy, warm finish.

Food Pairing
Western: dark chocolate, blue cheese, foie gras, roast duck, roasted/grilled lamb. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed fish, soy-spiced braises, aged-miso dishes. Also pairs with fine cigars.

Production Method
Blend of 150+ eaux-de-vie (predominantly Borderies), double copper-pot (Charentaise) distilled, aged in French Tronçais oak (15–35 years), then skillfully married and finished by the cellar master.

Vineyard Info
House founded 1715 by Jean Martell. Cordon Bleu created by Edouard Martell in 1912; flagship prestige cognac of Martell, now part of Pernod Ricard.