Martell VS Fine Brandy Cognac, 70cl

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a b Faith, Nicholas (2013-09-13). Cognac: The story of the world's greatest brandy. Infinite Ideas. ISBN 978-1-909652-46-0. Rémy Martin is known for being one of the biggest cognac producers in the world. Its expertise can also be recognized as it’s part of the Comité Colbert, an association of luxury businesses that promote French know-how worldwide. Brandy is a distilled spirit made from fermented fruit, and while it is common to use grapes, you can use ripe pears, peaches, apples, and other fruits [ 4]. Some people choose to heat their brandy slightly with a candle, by holding the bowl of the glass above a small candle for a moment or two. However, it’s easy to overheat the liquid this way, exposing the harsh alcohol fumes.

It’s also a spirit that’ll leave you guessing until you’ve taken a few sips. The number or term on the bottle might give a hint as to what sort of flavors are inside but, thanks to the spirit’s diverse nature, each new bottle of brandy promises a unique experience.

VS: Very Special: the second youngest brandy and the term covers brandy that’s been aged for a minimum of three years. Martell is one of the world’s oldest cognac producers. Founded in 1715 by Jean Martell, the company boasts an impressive line of cognacs known for their aromatics and richness. The Martell line is famous for being incredibly smooth and oaky because they’re aged in old oak casks for many years (at a minimum of two) before being bottled. A Brand with a Rich History Remy Martin has a similar size range to that of Martell, including some great value VSOPs and Napoleon qualities. They’re also well known for their annual limited edition XO created for the iconic Cannes Film Festival.

By 2015 Martell was producing around 14 million bottles of its cognacs a year, [3] making it the world's second-largest cognac producer behind Hennessy. Germain Robin makes 10 barrels a year of its XO alambic brandy and about 80 percent of the wine used for distillation is pinot noir – a premium grape that’s evident in this brandy’s taste. Most wine-producing countries also make brandy, ranging from Greece’s Ouzo to Peru’s Pisco and Italy’s Grappa. Martell ages in Tronçais oak wood barrels. Tronçais means the trees have been planted closer together to slow their growth rate, giving a fine grain, which imparts soft subtle tannins with wonderfully rich aromas. Discover more about the historic brand of Martell, and their wonderful array of luxury Cognacs. 3. Rémy Martin:The Fine Champagne producerSt. Remy is known for producing aromatic and elegant brandies. Its signature style is surprisingly rounded and subtle, with a long finish. It has a perfect harmony of elegant and powerful aromas as well as smooth and well-balanced tasting notes. The name of Hennessy is, for many, synonymous with luxury. It’s the world’s best selling Cognac brand, managing to steadily increase sales year on year. It’s last sales figures (2017) showed an impressive 8.5% increase, with significant growth in both the US and China. It’s total sales in 2017 were 7.1 million 9 liter cases. Eau de vie: The clear, colorless fruit brandy produced after the fermentation and double distillation period. Translating from French to “water of life”, it typically has a very light fruit flavor. Remy Martin produces cognacs, a type of brandy that has a strict requirement regulated by French Law that it should be produced from the Cognac region only [ 2].

VSOP stands for “very superior old pale” and means the youngest brandy in the blend has been aged for at least four years. Is VSOP or XO better? St. Remy XO is a crowd favorite, which is not surprising because it is a complex and rich brandy that remains true to the House’s signature style. A bottle of Martell Cordon Bleu can be seen in the opening scene of Apocalypse Now (1979), on the bedside table of Captain Willard (played by Martin Sheen). [18] See also [ edit ] Martel cognac is made from a very specific type of white wine, which is made from grapes grown in the town of Cognac, France. The wine must be distilled in copper stills (used to heat the wine to the perfect temperature) twice and aged for a minimum of two years before being turned into cognac. Cordon Bleu liquor can be seen in Francis Ford Coppola’s film, Apocalypse Now - see if you can spot it!Like Scotch whisky, older expressions are often considered “better”, but as with anything, it comes down to your personal preference. How we test brandy Domaine de Pellehaut uses two grape varieties, Folle Blanche and Ugni Blanc, to make their premium brandies. In 2006, Martell joined the Comité Colbert, an association that promotes French luxury houses on an international scale. It boasts a deep flavor of oak, violet, and strawberry, with aromas of apricot, brown sugar, and cacao nibs. Courvoisier XO Cognac is a true example of brandy at its best; combining its rich character with a full-bodied finish and a sharp taste. It’s a popular bottle among brandy lovers and is known for being a staple of the industry. For many, Courvoisier Cognac reached iconic status thanks to the Busta Rhymes song, Pass The Courvoisier. And the brand continues to reach out to all classes of drinkers, including those more familiar with whisky terminology when they added two age-stated Cognacs to their repertoire, The Courvoisier Vintage Connoisseur 12 Years and the Courvoisier Vintage Connoisseur 21 Years.