The timeless and aspirational icon of the Martell House. As a blend true to its original style since 1912, Cordon Bleu has become the legendary cognac in Martell XO category. The timeless and aspirational icon of the House. Martell Cordon Bleu is the cognac for true connoisseurs and has acquired legendary status since its creation by Edouard Martell in 1912. Its distinctive taste, characterized by a predominance of eaux-de-vie from the Borderies growth, and its timeless bottle design make it a classic unequaled in the world of cognac. Polished, high toned aromas of buttery caramel, artisan chocolate covered apricots and apples, anise, and roasted nuts. A rich yet supple entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity full body of dense dried fruit, nut, sweet spice, chocolate, and cigar box flavors. Finishes with an exceptionally long finish of toffee, leather, chocolate covered espresso bean, anise cookies, tobacco, and lavish brown spices. A gentle giant of a cognac to contemplate and savor. An ideal cigar Cognac.