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Internationally famous King of Cognac talks about the pleasures of "collecting,
admiring and tasting"
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Article from HKEJ continued
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Source:
March 23, 2015 Hong Kong Economic Journal
By Lam Yi Shun
Photography: Gary Kwok
Venue: KEE Club
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Martell's
300 Year Legend
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Martell
came into being in a golden era of French history towards
the end of the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, renowned
for his lavish Palace of Versailles. This age of enlightenment
saw the blossoming of French literature, arts, crafts, philosophy
and gastronomy that shaped the French 'Art de Vivre' which
still represents fine living today
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This
precious gem is made from 18 eaux-de-vie ranging from
1977 to 1868 aged in 300-year-old oak casks and enclosed
in its own specially-commissioned artwork French artist,
Bernar Venet |
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A
suitably grand vessel to house this exquisite blend
was required and the House asked Bernar Venet, the renowned
conceptual French artist if he would consider designing
a decanter which encapsulated a Tricentenary of the
art of Martell. To showcase this rare Tricentenaire
cognac, French artist Bernar Venet to craft a stunning
piece of art within which to house the exquisite blend.
The timeless design comprises metal arcs which are divided
into three clusters, evoking the 300 year anniversary,
which shelter a simple and elegant teardrop-shaped crystal
decanter |
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Each
bottle has a unique number and is sold for US$13,000
(approximately HK$101,400). Mr. Man's Chan is one of
the owners of the MPV |
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Extremely Rare Collections
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Martell
Premier Voyage
A limited edition cognac in celebration of the brand's
300th anniversary. The bottle is made of Sevres crystal,
ornamented with metal arcs designed by the French artist
Bernar Venet. Every bottle has its individual number
and signature.
Value: HK$101,400
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Martell
250th anniversary edition
The 250th anniversary edition, produced 50 years ago
- only sold in a the Martell castle in France, comes
in a magnificent crystal bottle. Mr. Chan has not seen
another bottle of this in the market by far
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Extra
labeled with Dodwell & Co., Ltd.
Extra refers to cognac with age over 25 years. This
bottle is produced in the 70s (over 80 YO now), was
sold by the first HK trading company - Dodwell &
Co., Ltd. The bottle has the trading company's label
on it hence making this collectable so precious
Value: Priceless
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Martell
"silver ribbon"
A bottle that was made in the 50s - Martell "silver
ribbon", which is over 60 YO already, is the first
bottle made with crystal by Martell. The bottle design
is delicate with superb craftsmanship, a very rare collectable
item
Value: approximately HK$50,000
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L'Art
Martell
Limited edition (1997 bottles were made only) in celebration
of the handover of HK to China. The design was inspired
by the swallow, a Chinese metaphor of "the swallow
returning to its nest". The stopper was made by
the famous glass making brand Daum.
Value: approximately HK$50,000 to $60,000
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Martell
Cognac Silver Jubilee (1952-1977)
Produced in the year 1977 in celebration of the 25th
anniversary of the Queen's coronation. This special
edition is made from the family's much tresured collections,
including cognacs of the year 1815, 1906, 1914 and 1918.
The oldest L'Eaux-de-Vie is 200 years old. Only 500
bottles are produced.
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