Martell Cordon Bleu XO Cognac

First bottle i ever bought cork broke off cap into bottle didn’t touch again for 10 years! Im glad i did, Martell cordon bleu is my favorite of the 4 houses and very affordable. Sweet on the nose very sweet w/little spice on the palate. It is my go to if there are no better smaller house xo/extra...

On the nose aromas of prunes pineapple and mango soft and silky mouthfeel with coffee dark chocolate candied orange peel cinnamon sweet and spicy And a rich fruittines finich!!! Elegant and delightful cognac

The nose initially is big and rich with tree fruits and floral notes, along with some cinnamon. As it opens, there is a spiciness to this nose. It is rich and full-bodied in the mouth, and the palate starts fruity sweet, and finishes long and dry with more spice than I was expecting. A solid XO Borderies!!...

I first tried Martell by sampling their Cordon Blue Extra Old. It's similar to this but with a blue label and nearly 2x the cost. This one has a similar flavor profile but a little more spice and harsher finish. Side-by-side, they are very close, but I prefer the Extra old. This one starts off...

Dial up the fruit and sand off the wood a little and we’re within touching distance of greatness. A good drop.

Martell is my favorite of the big four cognac houses and Cordon Bleu is the reason for that. Nose: lively and assertive. Autumn orchards, dark fruit, red apple, and plums. Nutty: almond paste. With time, coco powder and cinnamon bark notes develop in the background. Very complex nose. Palate: smooth,...

This is a very classy cognac: flavor, aroma, all that you would expect from a good cognac. Was the favorite of our group of tasters. Woody, robust, spicy are some of the features I picked up. Definitely recommemd.

While the nose is light and fruity, the Cognac itself I would describe as masculine. A heavy Cognac with a slight punch and wooden taste. The Aftertaste is interesting and long. You can discover fruity apricot notes as well a bit of spices. Personally, I prefer less bold/heavy Cognacs. However,...

I tasted Cordon Bleu in a blind tasting, compared to other XO cognacs. I really, really like this very balanced, not too punchy, not too round Cognac. It has been one of my favorite (perhaps THE favorite) blend of the top4 houses. I simply also love the great iconic bottle - very simplistic and understated....