Martell | Jean Martell's Dragon Gold - Château de Chanteloup Reserve
Martell | Jean Martell's Dragon Gold - Château de Chanteloup Reserve
Age of the cognac: Extra
Controlled Designation of Origin: Blend
Bottle size: 700ml
Alcohol percentage: 40%
Eye: Golden amber with mahogany highlights.
Nose: Fresh floral aromas combined with intense notes of tamarind, lotus seeds, longan (dragon's eye), and dried fruits. Spices such as Chinese cinnamon and Sichuan pepper add a distinctive warmth.
Palate: Rich in flavors of candied and dried fruits, with hints of berries, followed by sweet spices and noble woods such as cedar and sandalwood. The finish is exceptionally long, evoking the strength and immortality of the Chinese dragon.
The Martell L'Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Dragon Edition Cognac, released in 2024 to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon, is a rare and prestigious offering from Maison Martell. Limited to fewer than 750 individually numbered pieces, this exquisite cognac represents a blend of power, perseverance, nobility, and immortality, attributes associated with the dragon in Chinese culture.
This special edition maintains the essence of the original L'Or de Jean Martell blend while also embodying the characteristics of the dragon through the selection of very old eaux-de-vie from various Dragon years. The result is a harmonious and complex blend of more than 1,400 eaux-de-vie from the finest terroirs in the Cognac region, combining intensity and elegance with warmth and generosity.
The Martell L'Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Dragon Edition Cognac presents a sumptuous golden amber color with rich mahogany highlights. The aroma weaves together floral fragrances with a rich tapestry of tamarind, lotus seeds, longan (also known as dragon's eye), and a selection of dried fruits, complemented by a warm embrace of spices and noble woods like Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, cedar , and sandalwood. On the palate, it offers a luxurious array of candied and dried fruits, berries, soft spices, and noble wood, crafting a sensation of warmth. The cognac is characterized by its exceptional length on the palate.
The decanter of this edition is a masterpiece of design. It has a bold, spherical shape, symbolizing completeness and perfection, and features a sculptural representation of a dragon's head on the stopper, capturing the essence of the Zodiac Dragon. The decanter's neck and upper part are adorned with a golden collar, adding elegance and luxury. The base, resembling the scales of a dragon, completes the set.