Martell Vsop

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
Martell
Label Name:
 
Vsop
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Cognac (Charente)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc (predominant), Colombard, Folle Blanche
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable accolades in retailer/competition listings: multiple San Francisco World Spirits Competition Grand/Double Gold placements (recent years) and IWSC medals (Silver/Bronze) per aggregated sources

Tasting Note
Warm amber; nose of candied apricot, plum, orange peel, vanilla and toasted oak. Silky palate of dried fruit, honey, mild spice and toasted nuts; elegant, long, smooth finish.

Food Pairing
Western: dark chocolate, pecan pie, roasted duck, foie gras, blue or aged Comté cheese. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), red‑braised pork, spiced Szechuan dishes, sesame or red‑bean desserts.

Production Method
Double copper‑pot distillation of clear white wines (mainly Ugni Blanc), then blended from dozens of eaux‑de‑vie aged in fine‑grained French oak casks; VSOP components aged minimum 4 years.

Vineyard Info
Maison Martell, founded by Jean Martell in 1715, is the oldest of the great cognac houses and is part of Pernod Ricard; known for elegant, fruit‑forward blends using Borderies and Fins Bois eaux‑de‑vie.