One of the oldest and quite popular cognac houses today is Martel, founded in 1715 by a young businessman from Jersey. After his death, the production of his widow, sons and grandson, who were able to establish export products.
The very first VSOP cognac “Martel” was launched in 1831, the fame of which spread throughout the world after the first deliveries were made to Japan and other Asian markets. Thanks to this, cognac produced by the specified company became number one among England's alcoholic beverages in the seventeenth century. Since that time, the company has released a huge number of expensive alcoholic beverages that conquered the whole world. The golden swallow became the emblem of the drink.
What is a famous brand?
Cognac "Martel" is famous all over the world. It is an alcoholic beverage made from high quality cognac. For its preparation, the best grapes are used, such as Fol Blanche, Unby Blanc and Colombard. At the same time, distillation takes place by means of a double heating cycle; the drink is aged only in oak barrels.
Vineyards and distilleries
The company owns vast areas of vineyards. In addition, more than two thousand winegrowers supply their products to her, so the drink is made from high quality raw materials. The company also controls the entire distillation process, as it owns the largest distillation plants. Since the company uses alcohols from four areas of cultivation, the final product is unique. So, Martel cognac is endowed with charm and softness, strength and sophistication, as well as a special structure and body.
The very first cognac brand "Martel"
An organized and orderly production process allows you to get a stable and unchanged quality of the drink, which has been valued for three centuries. The very first and beloved product of the company is the Martel cognac VSOP. It has a golden amber color, subtle notes of vanilla and wood, which add sophistication and indicate a significant aging time of the drink. The taste of this product is soft and even, it shows hints of sweetness. It is drunk mainly in its pure form, sometimes diluted with ice.
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Almost three hundred years ago, the best-selling Martel brandy VS. It has a light golden color, soft and delicate aroma of grapes with subtle notes of wood. Such a drink is quite bright and harmonious, it has shown itself well as one of the components of different cocktails. His exposure is about seven years. The drink is strong enough and is recommended for use exclusively by men.
The new Martel cognac XO incorporates the creative experience, inspiration and professionalism of Jean Martel, combined with the talent and intuition of a new master of blending. Grand Champagne spirits are collected in this alcoholic drink. It has an amber-golden color and the aroma of dried fruits. The taste is endowed with notes of almond and vanilla, the finish is quite long. This brandy is used in its pure form. Exposure is about forty-five years.
"Martel Extra"
This drink is of exceptional quality and goes on sale in limited quantities. It is aged in oak barrels for about sixty years. The drink has a golden-copper color and a very soft, delicate, harmonious bouquet, where notes of oak wood are caught. He reveals the taste gradually, as it has the sophistication inherent in aged cognacs. The product is endowed with a soft and long finish.
Cognac "Martel": reviews
Few people are not familiar with this fairly popular alcoholic drink. Reviews about it speak for themselves. So, consumers note a balanced cognac taste, exquisite aroma, beautiful design. Of course, it will seem expensive to many, but the quality of the drink is so high that it can not be compared with anything. Very often, Martel is purchased as a gift for an anniversary or other event. Such a solid alcoholic drink will be a pleasant surprise for a real man. We can say that Martel cognac was created for connoisseurs of high-quality alcohol. The taste is sharp, but quite pleasant, it is recommended to drink it without diluting it, taking the time to feel and appreciate its entire bouquet. If you do not have a bite, then you can fully feel the aftertaste, which is characterized by lightness and unobtrusiveness.
How to distinguish a fake
Cognac "Martel" is in great demand, so very often on the shelves of supermarkets today you can find a falsified product. How to distinguish the original from a fake, we now consider. In addition to the recognizable shape of the bottle, there should be a cork with the inscription Martell Cognac France. In the upper part of the container on the glass there is the inscription Martell and an emblem on which the year of founding of the cognac (1715th) is indicated. The label is made in golden blue. The counter-label includes information on the composition of the product, expiration date and manufacturer.
You can check the quality of brandy as follows: lower the bottle with its neck down, while the liquid, draining, should leave a distinct mark. In addition, after pouring the drink into the glass, you need to lower the little finger into it and touch the bottom of the container. High-quality cognac allows you to see a clear fingerprint.
Exposure can also be checked by yourself. To do this, the glass with the drink is rotated around its axis. Cognac footprint, which lasts at least five seconds, indicates an eight-year aging of the alcoholic beverage. The one that lasts more than fifteen seconds, says about twenty years of endurance. And if the trace does not disappear for more than twenty seconds, this may indicate that the glass contains a product with a fifty-year exposure.
Cognac "Martel" is rightly called the pinnacle of the wine art of Jacques Martel. He is considered the highest distinction of French culinary specialists, one of the company's best-selling drinks. The taste of each alcoholic drink of this brand creates the impression of harmony and originality, since it perfectly combines the shades of fruit fruits and wood, which gives the cognac sophistication and sophistication.