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Awards
International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2016: Silver Outstanding
International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2013: Silver
International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2012: Silver
International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2010: Silver
International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2009: Bronze
Critic Scores & User Ratings are based on an aggregated international Global Wine Score (GWS).
Martel XO 750ml - Item Code: 02185XX
Discover Martel XO 750ml:
Martel XO is a luxurious cognac from the renowned Martel House of Cognac. This exquisite blend of eaux-de-vie is aged for at least 10 years in French oak barrels, giving it a deep, complex flavor. The nose of Martel XO is full of aromas of dried fruits, nuts, and spices, while the palate is smooth and mellow with notes of honey, vanilla, and oak. The finish is long and lingering, with a hint of spice and a subtle sweetness. Martel XO is a perfect choice for a special occasion or to enjoy with friends. Its complex flavor and smooth finish make it a truly luxurious experience.
Producer Notes: Martell
Martell is a French drinks producer that specializes in producing high-quality cognac. The company was founded in 1715 by Jean Martell in the town of Cognac, which is located in the southwestern region of France. Martell is one of the oldest and most respected cognac houses in the world, and it has a long history of producing some of the finest cognacs available.
Martell produces a range of cognacs, including VS, VSOP, and XO blends. The VS (Very Special) blend is the youngest and most affordable of the range, with a minimum age of two years. The VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) blend is aged for at least four years, while the XO (Extra Old) blend is aged for at least six years. Martell also produces a range of limited edition and special release cognacs, which are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs.
In addition to cognac, Martell also produces a range of other spirits, including gin and vodka. The company’s gin, called Martell Blue Swift, is made using the same techniques as its cognac, and it is aged in French oak casks. Martell’s vodka, called Martell Noblige, is made using the same high-quality grapes as its cognac, and it is distilled five times for a smooth and refined taste.
Martell is known for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship, and it has won numerous awards for its products over the years. The company’s cognacs are renowned for their smoothness, complexity, and depth of flavor, and they are enjoyed by connoisseurs all over the world. Martell’s other spirits are also highly regarded for their quality and taste, and they are popular with consumers who appreciate premium spirits.
Overall, Martell is a world-renowned drinks producer that is known for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The company’s range of cognacs, gin, and vodka are all highly regarded for their taste and quality, and they are enjoyed by connoisseurs and consumers all over the world.
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Cognac Varieties
Cognac is a kind of brandy named after the town of Cognac in the French province of Charente-Maritime. Wine from the neighboring wine-growing area, Charente and Maritime, is used to make this liqueur.
Cognac production is governed by the French appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) designation, with certain production techniques and naming criteria that must be followed in order to maintain AOC status. Ugni blanc, often known as Saint-Émilion in the region, is the most commonly planted of the grapes on the list. Two distillations in copper pot stills are required, as is an aging period of at least two years in French oak barrels from the Limousin or Tronçais regions of France. While cognac develops in the same manner as whiskies and wines do in barrels, the majority of cognacs spend much more time "on the wood" than the statutory minimum amount of time.
Cognac has often humorously been described as "nearly undrinkable" because of the dryness, acidity, and thinness of the white wine used in the production of cognac. Despite this, the wine is ideal for distillation and maturing. A limited number of grape varietals are permitted to be used in its production. For a wine to be deemed a genuine cru, it must contain at least 90 percent Ugni blanc as its primary grape. It is necessary to ferment for 2–3 weeks after the grapes have been crushed, during which time the region's natural, wild yeasts transform the sugar into alcohol; neither sugar nor sulfur may be added. The resultant wine has about 7 to 8 percent alcohol at this stage.
Once the distilling process is complete, it is aged in Limousin oak barrels for a minimum of two years before it may be sold to the general population. It is usually placed in barrels at an alcohol by volume level of about 70%. As the cognac interacts with the wood barrel and the surrounding air, it evaporates at a rate of about 3 percent per year, losing both alcohol and water over a period of time. This occurrence is referred to as "la portion des anges," which translates as "the angels' share" in the local language. When a cognac is aged for more than 10 years in an oak barrel, the alcohol level falls to 40 percent by volume. Once moved to huge glass bottles called bonbonnes, the cognac is kept for future blending purposes. Because oak barrels lose their ability to provide flavor after four or five decades, so aging them for extended periods of time may not be helpful.
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It’s no secret that I love this! I always have a bottle or 2 at home for those occasions or just because.