Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac Mini with Tulip Glass

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
Martell
Label Name:
 
Cordon Bleu Cognac Mini with Tulip Glass
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Cognac (notably Borderies influence)
Volume:
 
50ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc (primarily)
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Widely acclaimed; Martell lists Cordon Bleu as a flagship prestige cognac. Recent accolades include Gold at the International Spirits Challenge 2024 and Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024

Tasting Note
Rich and elegant: candied plum, baked apple and orchard fruit, warm baking spice, toasted almond and vanilla, silky oak and a long spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, roasted duck, grilled lamb, blue cheese, dark chocolate and almond tart. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, hoisin-glazed pork, miso-glazed fish, spiced Szechuan dishes, Japanese wagyu. Also pairs with toasted nuts and buttery pastries.

Production Method
Blend of 100+ eaux-de-vie (many from Borderies), double-distilled in Charentais copper pot stills and aged in French oak barrels; presented as a miniature bottle paired with a tulip tasting glass.

Vineyard Info
Maison Martell, founded 1715; Cordon Bleu created in 1912 by Edouard Martell. Now part of Pernod Ricard, famed for Borderies-led blends and refined, fruity style.