The Martell Médaillon Liqueur Brandy Special Reserve is a time capsule of French elegance, a vintage bottling that captures the golden age of Cognac craftsmanship. Bearing the distinguished Martell medallion, engraved with the image of Louis XIV, it pays tribute to the year 1715, when Jean Martell founded one of the world’s oldest and most revered Cognac houses. Opening this bottle feels like opening history itself, deep amber hues, rich aromas, and the unmistakable grace of a brandy aged to perfection.

Martell Médaillon Liqueur Brandy Special Reserve Cognac (Vintage Bottling)
Brand: Martell | Category: Cognac (Special Reserve) | ABV: 40% | Origin: Cognac, France | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Deep and refined, aromas of dried apricots, spiced oak, and caramelized figs mingle with gentle floral undertones. The scent carries a warm sweetness, like old wood polished with honey.
Palate: Silky and layered. Notes of toffee, raisin, and prune glide over hints of vanilla, nutmeg, and almond. There’s a luxurious depth, the kind that only decades of careful blending can achieve.
Finish: Long and velvety, with lingering notes of cocoa, oak spice, and preserved fruit. It fades slowly, leaving a trace of warmth and old-world sophistication.

Production Details:
The Médaillon Special Reserve is a historic Martell expression, originally blended using eaux-de-vie from the house’s preferred Borderies and Grande Champagne crus. Matured in fine-grain Tronçais oak casks, it gains softness and aromatic complexity, while retaining Martell’s signature smoothness. This vintage bottling reflects older production methods, a richer, more robust style of Cognac from an era when craftsmanship was entirely by hand and blending was guided by instinct and tradition.

Perfect For:
Imagine an evening of quiet elegance, soft jazz, warm lighting, a heavy crystal glass in hand. This is the bottle for moments of reflection, for collectors who appreciate rarity, and for those who believe certain spirits should be savored, not just sipped.

Expert Notes:
Collectors consider the Médaillon Special Reserve a classic of the Martell archive, smoother than Cordon Bleu, but with a deeper maturity and character. Its flavor carries the richness of pre-modern Cognac blending, making it a prized expression for enthusiasts of heritage spirits.

Customer Reviews:
“A sip of history, rich, smooth, and beautifully balanced.”
“The aroma alone feels like an antique library filled with oak and honey.”
“This is why vintage Cognac matters, character, depth, and soul in every drop.”

Interesting Fact:
The medallion on the bottle depicts Louis XIV, honoring the year of Martell’s founding, 1715, the same year the Sun King passed away. The symbol serves as a bridge between eras, marking the birth of a new legacy just as one of France’s greatest came to a close.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat in a tulip glass at room temperature to fully experience its layered aromas. Let it rest for a few minutes before sipping, the warmth of the glass will release hidden notes of vanilla, fruit, and oak. For a classic pairing, enjoy with dark chocolate or a fine cigar to complement its depth and spice.

Distillery Background:
Founded by Jean Martell in 1715, the House of Martell is the oldest of the major Cognac houses, built on a philosophy of refinement and balance. Renowned for its Borderies-forward blends and light, fruit-driven style, Martell has long stood for French sophistication and artistry. The Médaillon Liqueur Brandy Special Reserve reflects that legacy at its finest, a timeless expression of savoir-faire, blending the spirit of history with the enduring elegance of Cognac.