Cognac: Martell VSOP Cognac Medaillon
A rich, nutty Cognac from Martell. A very popular VSOP.Martell’s VSOP uses grapes from four of the cognac regions; Grande and Petite Champagne, Fins Bois and the Borderies. This blend differs from the others in the Martell line, which use grapes predominantly from the Borderies.
Size: 750mL
Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
Origin: France
Distillery: Martell distillery
Darker and more complex than the VS, this is a great after-dinner Cognac, but will also add spice to a range of good cocktails. Rich, smooth and mellow.
Martell VSOP Cognac Medaillon Tasting Notes
Nose: Lime and liquorices, plum, fine grain, hazelnut.
Palate: Mellow, crystallized-fruit.
Finish: Long finish
Distillery Information
The Martell family estate is situated in the heart of Borderies cru, in Cherves Richemont. The origins of the Château date back to the 16th century but it has since been turned into a guesthouse. House Martell is the eldest of the major Cognac houses. Founded in 1715 by Jean Martell along the banks of the Charente, at the pinnacle of the French “L’Art de Vivre.”
