Martell Reserve Du Fondateur Cognac (1694-1753) / Bot.1982
- Distillery
- Martell
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1750
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Vanilla, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Released in 1982, Martell Reserve du Fondateur honours the house's founder Jean Martell with a blend incorporating cognacs dating back to 1906. This 44% bottling draws from eaux-de-vie spanning decades, creating a complex profile that reflects the quality and depth of Martell's reserves. A historical release for serious cognac collectors interested in pre-modern production standards and the house's archival character.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Martell Reserve Du Fondateur Cognac (1694-1753) / Bot.1982 is a from Martell (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, sherried, vanilla, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Released in 1982, Martell Reserve du Fondateur honours the house's founder Jean Martell with a blend incorporating cognacs dating back to 1906. This 44% bottling draws from eaux-de-vie spanning decades, creating a complex profile that reflects the quality and depth of Martell's reserves. A historical release for serious cognac collectors interested in pre-modern production standards and the house's archival character.
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