A highly collectible and sought-after bottling, this Martell Cordon Bleu from the 1980s is a testament to the enduring legacy of the oldest of the great Cognac houses. Designated as a Réserve Limitée, with the individual number Nº BP8725, this edition represents a specific moment in Martell's storied history, offering a glimpse into the celebrated blends of the past.
Created in 1912, the Cordon Bleu expression has long been a flagship for Martell, renowned for its distinctive character shaped by a predominance of eaux-de-vie from the prized Borderies cru. This particular vintage-era bottling is especially notable, as the back label explicitly mentions a rare touch of "unusually old BORDE COGNAC," emphasizing its connection to this unique terroir known for imparting elegant, floral aromatics. This bottle was produced for the U.S. market, imported by The Jos. Garneau Co. in Louisville, KY, and bottled at 80 proof.
For connoisseurs and collectors, this 1980s Réserve Limitée is a treasure. It encapsulates the heritage of a house founded in 1715 and preserves a celebrated aromatic profile that has captivated drinkers for over a century. Its presentation, from the elegant script to the classic bottle shape, makes it a remarkable and distinguished piece for any serious collection.
The front label is a study in classic elegance, featuring the designation RÉSERVE LIMITÉE Nº BP8725 in a refined gold serif font. Centered above is the prominent gold Martell medallion, a coat of arms with birds and a crown. The name Cordon Bleu is rendered in a flowing gold cursive script, with "MARTELL" and "COGNAC" in stately block letters below. The label confirms the house's founding in 1715 and specifies the 750ml bottle size and 80 proof alcohol content.
The back label provides crucial provenance, noting it was "PRODUCED AND BOTTLED IN COGNAC (FRANCE)" and imported by "THE JOS. GARNEAU CO. LOUISVILLE, KY." It also contains a valuable description of the blend, highlighting its harmony and the inclusion of very old Borderies cognac. A barcode is present, consistent with its 1980s dating.
The capsule and neck are immaculately presented. A textured brown foil capsule is adorned with a gold cursive "Martell" signature. A distinguished vertical blue strip along the neck reads "A.F. Martell & Cº Martell." The top of the capsule is embossed with the house's coat of arms. The accompanying dark blue box repeats the gold emblem in a pattern, creating a luxurious backdrop for the iconic Cordon Bleu branding. The overall condition is excellent, with a very high fill level, well into the neck of the bottle.
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Max von Olfers
Max von Olfers is the founder of cabinet7, and has 10 years of experience with collector item appraisals. The oldest Cognac Max has consumed is from 1855.
Malte Lukowski
Malte Lukowski runs the operations & collector item departments at cabinet7, and has 4 years of experience with collector item appraisals. The oldest Cognac Malte has consumed is from 1920.
