Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac is deep golden with apple, plum, mocha coffee and toasted almonds on the nose with caramelised spice, gingerbread and roasted cocoa on the palate. High Borderies proportion — rounded, mellow and impressively long. A legendary Cognac.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
This legendary French Cognac presents a deep, rich golden colour of exceptional brilliance and depth — a visual testament to the extraordinary complexity and heritage of Martell Cordon Bleu, one of the most celebrated and iconic expressions in the XO Cognac category, distinguished by its high proportion of the rare Borderies cru with which the House of Martell is historically and uniquely associated.
Aroma
The nose is rich, vibrant and immediately captivating, with orchard fruit notes of apple and plum creating a beautifully expressive aromatic profile of genuine elegance and distinction. Mocha coffee and toasted almonds add a layer of indulgent complexity and depth, reflecting the beautiful complexity and rich aromas that Cellar Master Christophe Valtaud describes as the defining character of this legendary Cognac.
Palate
Rounded and mellow on the palate, with the high proportion of Borderies expanding on a caramelised character of exceptional warmth and richness. Sweet spices, gingerbread and roasted cocoa beans unfold with remarkable grace and sophistication — a Cognac of outstanding complexity and legendary distinction. The finish is impressively long, with notes of fruit and spices lingering with effortless elegance and enduring refinement.
Pairs With
This legendary Martell Cordon Bleu is a natural companion to dark chocolate, gingerbread, roasted almonds, mocha desserts, aged Comté, foie gras, or enjoyed neat in a tulip glass as a contemplative digestif, making it the ultimate expression of Borderies mastery and the perfect gift for the most discerning Cognac connoisseur.
