The house Martell, founded in 1715 by the Englishman Jean Martell, who started trading Eau de Vie in the French Cognac area, still buys Eau de Vie from Cognac farmers from the various Crus of this region. Their VS (Very Special) Cognac is 2 years old; the legal minimum age for VS. The Cognac comes from the 4 most important Crus; Grande Champagne, Petit Champagne, Borderie and Fins Bois. This is called an Assemblage Cognac. The VS is fresh, fruity and slightly spicy.
