Martell VS is a Cognac from Martell, the oldest of the great Cognac houses, founded in 1715 by Jean Martell on the Charente river. It is a single-distillery expression drawn mainly from Fin Bois and Fine Champagne eaux-de-vie, distilled using Martell’s own method of removing the wine from its lees before distillation for a leaner, fruitier spirit, then aged in fine-grain French oak. It suits someone who wants an approachable, fruit-forward young Cognac rather than the heavier, more classically oaky style.
CHARACTER
Plum: Stewed plum and baked raisin open the nose
Apricot: Candied lemon and apricot alongside the plum
Violet: A perfumed floral lift on the nose
Vanilla: Rounds out the honeyed palate
Honey: Smooth sweetness on entry
Chocolate: Faint milk chocolate on the finish
TASTING NOTES
NOSE- Stewed plum and baked raisin open into candied lemon and apricot, with a perfumed lift of violet flowers.
PALATE- Smooth and honeyed, with a fruit core of mixed berries and baked apple, rounded out by light nuttiness and baking spice.
FINISH- Soft and lingering, with gentle warmth and faint milk chocolate sweetness.
