Martell Cordon Bleu Global 40% 0,7 l limited edition

Martell Cordon Bleu Global is a limited edition of the iconic French cognac Martell Cordon Bleu, created in collaboration with German illustrator and artist Christoph Niemann. This variant is part of the Martell Exclusives 2023 collection and differs from the standard Cordon Bleu primarily in the bottle’s striking, colorful design. The cognac itself retains the character of the classic Martell Cordon Bleu.

Martell Cordon Bleu was created in 1912 by Édouard Martell, the great-grandson of the house’s founder, Jean Martell. The cuvée is created by blending more than 100 eaux-de-vie, with a significant proportion coming from the Borderies region—the smallest cru in the Cognac region and a terroir that has long been characteristic of the Martell house. It is precisely this proportion that contributes to the typical roundness, elegance, and aromatic complexity of Cordon Bleu.

Limited Edition:

The Cordon Bleu Global by Christoph Niemann edition features a striking color illustration covering the lower part of the bottle, contrasting with the characteristic blue elements of Cordon Bleu. This collector’s edition, designed for the global market, combines traditional Martell cognac with Christoph Niemann’s distinctive visual style.

Tasting Profile:

Color: Deep golden-copper.

Nose: Distinctive and complex, with candied plum and apple, roasted notes of mocha coffee, toasted almonds, and vetiver. Candied orange, cinnamon, honey, and beeswax also emerge.

Palate: Exceptionally round and smooth, with elegance and complexity enhanced by a high proportion of eaux-de-vie from the Borderies region.

Finish: Very long, with lingering fruity and spicy notes.

Serving and Pairing:

Martell Cordon Bleu Global is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water. It is particularly ideal for special occasions. In terms of food pairings, it goes well with dishes such as pasta with truffles, scrambled eggs with morels, or chocolate desserts.

About Martell:

Martell is a French cognac producer and the oldest of the great cognac houses. The brand was founded in 1715 by Jean Martell, a native of the island of Jersey who settled in the town of Cognac at the age of 21. Over more than three centuries, the house has developed a distinctive style based on elegance, finesse, and balance.

The Borderies region, the smallest of the Cognac crus, plays a significant role in the Martell style; its eaux-de-vie are prized for their finesse, floral character, and notes of candied fruit. Martell also works with eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, and Fins Bois.

A distinctive feature of its production is the distillation exclusively of clear wines free of sediment, a process unique to Martell among the great Cognac houses.

Distillation takes place twice in traditional copper stills, and the subsequent aging of the eaux-de-vie occurs exclusively in fine-grained oak barrels, which are intended to impart a gentler character to the final spirit and preserve its fruity and floral notes.