Martell is the oldest of the four great Cognac houses — and one of the most important names in the history of French spirits. Founded in 1715 by Jean Martell on the banks of the Charente river, Maison Martell has been producing exceptional Cognac for over 300 years, distinguishing itself through three founding principles that define every bottle in the lineup: distilling only clear wines free of lees for purer, fruitier eaux-de-vie; aging exclusively in fine-grained oak barrels from cooler French forests for smoother tannin integration; and emphasizing a significant proportion of Cognacs from the Borderies sub-zone — the smallest and rarest cru in the region, renowned for its distinctive smooth and floral expression. The result is a house style that stands apart from its major competitors — lighter, more fruit-forward, and more elegant than Hennessy, more approachable than Rémy Martin, and consistently one of the best values in premium Cognac at every price point. From the innovative VS Single Distillery that brings the single malt concept to France, to the bourbon cask-finished Blue Swift, the celebrated VSOP Médaillon, and the extraordinary XO Extra Fine that benchmarks the category — every Martell expression carries three centuries of Charentaise expertise in every pour. Browse our full Martell collection with fast nationwide shipping delivered straight to your door.