Martingale is a Cognac from Maison Thomas, fresh, fragrant and refined, offering an exquisite balance of complexity and smoothness, bottled at 40% ABV.
The Thomas family sold its eaux-de-vie to the great Cognac houses for more than a century before its fourth generation launched Martingale. True to Cognac but with a structure that appeals to whisky drinkers and an aroma evocative of fine wine, it is crafted from a blend of four of the most sought-after crus, with a notable Borderies content, and is made without additives or boisé.
A bright, precious amber with deep golden, honeyed reflections, it opens elegantly with spring flowers, acacia, light vanilla, almonds and madeleine. The palate is well rounded with an abundance of freshness, hints of tannin and oak balancing subtle floral and fruity notes, and the finish is soft and long, with elegant sandalwood.
A new-generation Cognac in a distinctive bottle, it makes a refined gift.
Sip it neat from a tulip glass.
Cognac must be made from white grapes grown in the Cognac region of France, double distilled in copper pot stills and aged in French oak, with age categories such as VSOP and XO describing the minimum age of the youngest brandy in the blend.
Cognac is a grape brandy from the Cognac region of western France, double distilled in copper pot stills and aged in French oak; the Borderies is the smallest cru, prized for round, floral eaux-de-vie.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Spring flowers, acacia, vanilla, almond and madeleine.
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Palate: Fresh, with light tannin, oak, florals and fruit.
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Finish: Soft and long, with sandalwood.
Specifications
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Producer: Maison Thomas (Martingale)
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Style: Cognac
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Crus: Blend of four crus, notable Borderies
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: Cognac, France
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a tulip glass. It pairs with almond pastries, dried apricots or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What crus are in it?
Four of the most sought-after crus, with a notable share of Borderies.
Who makes it?
Maison Thomas, the fourth generation of the Thomas family.
What does it taste like?
Spring flowers, vanilla, almond and sandalwood.
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