SINGLE CRU COLLECTION
For the first time in over 300 years, Maison Martell presents its Single Cru collection — a unique exploration of its finest terroirs, revealing the distinctive aromatic richness of each. Every cognac in this collection is crafted from eaux-de-vie sourced from a single cru, carefully selected by Cellar Master Christophe Valtaud. Produced in extremely limited quantities, these exceptional cognacs represent less than 1% of all Martell cognacs enjoyed worldwide.
THE VINTAGE EDITION
Martell Single Cru Borderies 1999 represents the quintessential expression of the Borderies terroir, which has been the signature of Maison Martell since it was founded. For this Vintage Edition, Maison Martell Cellar Master Christophe Valtaud has selected a remarkable Borderies eau-de-vie from the Gallienne estate, the emblematic vineyard of the Martell family.
A PUREST EXPRESSION
This remarkable cognac represents the encounter between a terroir and a year, with its specific climatic conditions – a rare event, in that it only happens once.<br>“Single Cru Borderies 1999 is the purest expression of the very best of the Borderies terroir in that particular year. In February 2000, immediately after distillation, the eau-de-vie was transferred to fine-grained oak barrels, ageing for 23 years to attain a unique aromatic plenitude.” Christophe Valtaud
A Vintage Cognac is a Cognac from a single year and a single harvest, not a blend from different eaux-de-vie like an XO or a VSOP. It is also referred to as a Millésime Cognac. We commonly know this from Whisky as “single barrel“, which me Vintage: Single Year Neat A Vintage Cognac is a Cognac from a single year and a single harvest, not a blend from different eaux-de-vie like an XO or a VSOP. It is also referred to as a Millésime Cognac. We commonly know this from Whisky as “single barrel“, which means the spirit comes from one single..