Tasting note The Cordon Bleu has aromas of crystallised plums and apples, followed by notes of coffee, toasted almonds and hints of rich spices. The well-rounded palate is elegant and complex with a sustained finish. Country: France Region: Cognac Alcohol: 40% Bottle size: 70cl
The Martell Cognac house was founded by Jean Martell in 1715. He was only 21 and had moved to the Cognac region from Jersey. Over the coming years, he immersed himself in the arts of distillation, blending and ageing in oak barrels, and insisted upon monitoring and controlling every step of the cognac-making process himself. In 1721, as his fledgling young brand was first being embraced by the country’s most discerning connoisseurs, Jean Martell proudly declared that, “Our eaux-de-vie are the finest in the kingdom.” Martell Cordon Bleu is the cognac for true connoisseurs and has acquired legendary status since its creation by Edouard Martell in 1912. Its distinctive taste, characterised by a predominan