The best of Cognac, the Martell Heritage Cognac Tour

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Martell Heritage Cognac Tour

Price: $260 per person (rail not included).

Duration: 3 hours (plus travel from Paris)

Meeting Point: Martell, Cognac. We arrange your travel from Paris via Angoulême or Bordeaux.

We recommend an overnight stay in Cognac or Bordeaux. Contact us for travel arrangements.

Tour Highlights

Blend your own cognac in Martell’s private cellar master workshop
Take home a personalized “Montre” of your blend
Tasting of L’Or de Jean Martell (~$3,500/bottle)
Gourmet appetizers and guided tour of France’s oldest cognac house (est. 1715)

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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).

A bottle of L’Or de Jean Martell cognac. One of the world's best. — A bottle of L’Or de Jean Martell cognac. One of the world’s best.

Frequently Asked Questions About Martell Cognac Tours

Martell is located in the town of Cognac in western France. The town is also home to Hennessy, Remy Martin, and virtually every other cognac house.

Yes, our Cognac region tours need to be booked in advance. Due to the exclusive nature of this tour, please book early.

The Visitor Center is open daily from late March to early November, each year from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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.