2026 Martell Noblige Cognac Year Of Horse Limited Edition

馬爹利名仕馬年限量，典雅法橡木窖藏，入口柔順、餘韻綿長。

為什麼選它？
1) 精選陳年酒心 -> 果乾與蜂蜜層次分明，成熟但不厚重，易入口。
2) 法國橡木熟成 -> 帶出香草、烘烤木香與順滑口感，喝來有質感。
3) 限量年份設計 -> 馬年紀念收藏或送禮都體面。

侍酒師私房筆記：先聞到柑橘皮和杏乾，接著有香草、焦糖和微辛香氣。入口是溫暖的蜂蜜果味，夾帶烘烤的堅果與一點杏仁苦香，中段圓潤如絲、尾段帶香料與長時間的回甘。建議用郁金香杯醒個10分鐘再慢飲，才能把層次一一撈出來。

生產與釀造：來自歷史悠久的Maison Martell，採用古銅蒸餾器雙蒸並在法國橡木桶中長期熟成。調配強調優雅與平衡，以細緻為先，不追求厚重力量。

田間與風土：原料來自傳統Cognac產區，白堊質地與海洋微氣候帶來清爽酸度與純淨果味，適合長年陳放以換取複雜性。

場景化配餐指南：節日聚會後的慢飲，與70%黑朱古力或鵝肝配合，亦可在香港的晚餐後配一份燒鴨或叉燒，讓風味層次更鮮明。

降維打擊對比：比起動輒天價的極稀有收藏，此款以Martell的工藝和限量包裝，提供更易入手的收藏與即飲平衡——既有故事也好喝。

Soul Hook: A limited-edition Martell Noblige celebrating the Year of the Horse — refined oak maturity with a silky, long finish.

Why choose it?
1) Carefully selected eaux-de-vie -> delivers layered dried fruit and honeyed depth that feels mature without heaviness.
2) Aged in fine French oak -> balanced vanilla, toasted notes and a polished texture ideal for sipping neat.
3) Collectible limited release -> elegant presentation and year-specific design for gifting or cellar display.

Sommelier's note: On the nose, bright citrus peel and dried apricot lead into warm vanilla and gentle spice. The palate opens with smooth honeyed fruit, toasted oak and a hint of almond — velvet in the mid-palate, finishing long and spicy. Best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass after a short rest to let the aromatics bloom.

Producer & winemaking notes: From Maison Martell, one of Cognac's oldest houses, this release uses a careful selection of eaux-de-vie double-distilled in copper stills and aged in French oak barrels. The careful blending emphasizes finesse over power: elegance, floral-laced fruit and toasted oak integration.

Vineyard & terroir notes: Fruit sourced from classic Cognac terroirs with chalky subsoils and moderate maritime influence, contributing bright acidity and clean, ripe fruit character ideal for long ageing.

Occasion / Pairing guide: Perfect for after-dinner moments, celebratory toasts, or paired with dark chocolate, foie gras or Cantonese roast meats. Serves as a memorable gift for milestone events.

Competitive edge: Offers Maison Martell pedigree and limited-edition allure at a fraction of ultra-rare collectible prices — a refined, ready-to-drink expression that balances collectability with everyday luxury.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 40%
• Decant Time: 10 minutes
• Taste: dried apricot, citrus peel, honey, vanilla, toasted oak, caramel, spice, almond, silky, warm, long finish
• Food Matching: 70% dark chocolate, foie gras, smoked or roast duck / roast goose (燒鴨／燒鵝), char siu (叉燒), blue cheese, toasted nuts & dried fruits, rich custard desserts (e.g. crème brûlée)
• Grape Variety: Ugni Blanc : 95%, Colombard : 5%,

Winery

Maison Martell（創立於1715年）是Cognac最資深的酒莊之一。以追求細緻與優雅著稱，採用古銅鍋雙重蒸餾與法國橡木桶長期熟成，強調果香清晰與木香融合。

Maison Martell — founded 1715, one of the oldest Cognac houses. Known for a focus on finesse and a long tradition of double-distillation and oak ageing; modern blends balance fruit clarity with elegant oak expression.