In Cognac, where the Charente river winds through chalky soil, the Martell family has been distilling since 1715. It is the oldest of the great Cognac houses, and the VS edition is where most people first meet the house style: young, fresh and built on the same blend that has carried the name for more than 300 years.
Expert's Description
Martell VS Single Distillery is a French Cognac classified VS, bottled at 40%.
Martell was founded in 1715 by Jean Martell and is the oldest of the great Cognac houses. From the start, the house has made the Borderies cru its signature, a small, distinctive area near the town of Cognac that gives its eaux-de-vie a softness and a floral aroma rarely found elsewhere. The VS edition is built on the same blend of eaux-de-vie the founder created, aged on average 5 to 7 years in cask.
The designation VS, Very Special, is Cognac's youngest legal classification, and Martell's version is intended as an accessible, versatile Cognac that works equally well neat, on ice or in a cocktail. The high share of Borderies adds complexity without sacrificing drinkability.
The casks are made from the fine-grained Tronçais oak that Martell traditionally favours, because it releases its character slowly and gently into the spirit during ageing.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Fresh and spicy, with citrus, ripe pear and a touch of saffron, framed by soft, resinous notes and a hint of incense.
Palate
Wood and spice notes come together in harmony with a pleasant freshness and a velvety texture.
Finish
The finish is medium in length and lightly spiced, with a clean, dry close shaped by the fine Tronçais oak.
Specifications
Name: Martell VS Single Distillery
Distillery: Martell
Country: France
Type: French Cognac
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Tronçais oak casks
EAN no.: 3219820000078
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat, on ice or as the base of classic Cognac cocktails.
Flavour Profile
Fresh · Floral · Spiced · Light
Did You Know?
Martell's VS classification was originally called Three Star and marked with three stars on the label, a name the house used for more than 150 years before it was changed to VS.
