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Making Martell CognacAgeingOnce distillation is over, the “eaux-de-vie” age in oak barrelsstored in “chais” - warehouses - for a minimum of two years.These barrels are handmade by coopers. Martell only usesfined-grained “Tronçais type” oak, which gives mellower,lighter and more fragrant “eaux-de-vie”.During the ageing process, the “eau-de-vie” is enhanced by compoundsfrom the wood; it is concentrated due to the evaporation effect,and over time, acquires its amber colour and its aromas.The Cellar Master’s RoleThe cellar master is the person who judiciously selects,and blends the various “eaux-de-vie” and who ensures the uniquequality and consistency of the Martell taste. Over the years, eightgenerations of cellar masters have carried on this Martell know-how.150 “eaux-de-vie” are blended to make Martell Cordon Bleu cognac.The Art of BlendingLa RochelleThe next step is to combine the “eaux-de-vie” to create cognac.Each cognac is a specific blend of “eaux-de-vie” from differentyears and different “crus” or growth areas.Only the best growth areas: Borderies, Grande Champagne, Petite Champagneand Fins Bois are used to make Martell cognacs. Martell has always favoureda predominance of “eaux-de-vie” from the Borderies area in its blends:they confer finesse, lightness and a matchless floral character.The combination of these growth areas gives the richness, complexityand balance that are at the heart of the Martell style.BorderiesGrande ChampagnePetite ChampagneFins BoisBons BoisBois OrdinairesParisRochefortSaintesRoyanCognacAngoulêmeCognacBordeaux67