Founded by Jean Martell in 1715, Maison Martell is the oldest of the great cognac houses. A result of a legacy savoir-faire handed down through nine generations, the finesse and elegance of Martell cognacs are renowned throughout the world. Together with a passion for its craft and a profound attachment to the terroir, Maison Martell is defined by the audacity with which it has challenged convention to create new expressions of cognac.