Martingale Cognac, launched in 2023 by the Thomas family’s Maison Thomas, marks a bold debut from a century-old Grande Champagne producer previously known for supplying eaux-de-vie to prestigious houses anonymously. Crafted by fourth-generation cousins Guillaume Thomas, a former Pernod Ricard executive, and master blender Amaury Thomas, this cognac blends four crus—Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois, and a notable Borderies portion—delivering a fresh, fragrant profile with spring flowers, vanilla, and sandalwood notes. Distilled without lees and free of additives like boisé, it reflects a pure, grape-to-glass ethos from their 600-acre estate, housed in a tactile bottle evoking Château d’Ars’ stone walls. Priced at $120, Martingale targets a new generation with its lighter, whisky-like structure and wine-like aroma, earning a gold medal from the Beverage Testing Institute and buzz from investors like DJ D-Nice, blending tradition with a modern twist.
