Martell is one of the oldest Cognac houses, founded in 1715 by Jean Martell. It is now part of the Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouet branch of the French group Pernod Ricard. This house has contributed greatly to cognac's global renown, exporting it early on to the UK and Asia. It produces a wide range of cognacs, all well reputed.

Martell VSOP Médaillon is a cognac blended from spirits aged for at least four years. The VSOP is adorned with a medallion featuring the portrait of Louis XIV and commemorates the founding of Maison Martell in 1715, the year of the sovereign’’s death. Martell’’s VSOP was invented in the first half of the 19th century.