For the first edition of the collection, Martell Cellar Master Christophe Valtaud has selected two of the oldest and rarest eaux-de-vie from the precious Réserve du Fondateur, which contains some of Maison Martell’s oldest vintages, carefully preserved in dames-jeannes.

 

Christophe Valtaud’s absolute mastery of the art of blending has produced a cognac which is unique

for two reasons. Firstly, for such a rare cognac, it is the first

time the Cellar Master has created a blend.

Instead of highlighting a single precious vintage, he has chosen to unite two vintages, underlining the particularly exceptional character of this creation. Secondly, this blend is a true one-off, in that it will never be reproduced.

 

Distilled over 70 years ago, the two eaux-de-vie selected

by Christophe Valtaud come from Grande Champagne,

the most prestigious terroir in the Cognac region.

Both were aged in a historic cellar at Port du Lys, acquired by the sons of the founders in the 18th century, before being transferred to the legendary Jean Martell cellar, where the House’s rarest eaux-de-vie are kept.

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First eau-de-vie profile and notes: power, tension

and length on the palate with prominent notes of cedar.

 

Second eau-de-vie profile and notes:  fresh and vibrant, with notes of honey, white flowers and candied fruit.

 

While the first eau-de-vie evolves from wood to fruit,

the second evolves from fruit to wood, thus creating

a remarkable harmony that would not exist were they tasted alone.