Martell Heritage Cognac Tour
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The best of Cognac, the Martell Heritage Cognac Tour
Price: $260 per person Tour Duration: 3 hrs.
Travel via high speed TGV train from Paris to the beautiful Cognac region for an incredible tour at Martell.
Experience the exclusive Martell Heritage Cognac Tour
Martell is the oldest cognac house in France, dating back more than 300 years to 1715. Starting with Joseph Martell, the cellar masters of 9 generations have perfected their particular take on eau de vie (the colorless grape brandy that forms the basis of all cognac). From VS, to VSOP to Cordon Bleu, you’ll learn about the blending and tasting process on this tour.
During this tour you’ll have the chance to blend your own cognac in the private cellar master’s workshop, in an area usually closed to the public. You’ll leave with a personalized “Montre” of your own cognac blend, but perhaps the most memorable moment of the day will be the gourmet appetizers and tasting of L’Or de Jean Martell (average price is ~$3,500 per bottle).
Contact us directly for overnight or custom Cognac region tours.
Frequently Asked Questions About Martell Cognac Tours
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Due to the small group aspect of all of our tours, our cancellation policy is as follows. More than 7 days before tour date – 100% refundable; from 7 to 3 days before tour date – 50% refundable; less than 3 days – non-refundable. If cancelling please contact us as soon as possible to insure we can credit you properly.
How to Get to Cognac from from Paris
There are two ways to get to Martell and the town of Cognac from Paris. The most direct route is to take a high speed TGV train from Paris to the city of Angoulême (about 2h 15m) and then transfer via local train to Cognac (42m). The other option is to take the high speed train from Paris to Bordeaux (also about 2h 15m) and then take a car service to Cognac.
We will happily arrange your travel to Cognac via either route. We recommend spending the night in either Cognac or Bordeaux to get the most out of your trip. Contact us for details.
Also available: The Ultimate Cognac Tour – Visit Hennessy, Martell, and Remy-Martin in one great day.
Key Cognac Region Facts
Dutch traders, seeking to prevent spoilage when shipping French wine, pioneered double distillation, giving rise to brandy. Only spirits produced in the Cognac region may be called cognac. Crafted from Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Colombard grapes, this spirit undergoes two distillations, then ages in oak from the Limousin and Tronçais forests. Cognac must rest at least 30 months, though many mature 4–6 years, and top-tier cognacs can age for decades, intensifying their amber hue and spicy notes. Strict rules require distillation to start no earlier than November 1 and finish by April 1, ensuring authenticity.