Each year, Maison Martell releases an exclusive edition of its most exceptional cognac, inspired by that year’s zodiac animal. Celebrating the Year of the Snake, the 2025 edition evokes all the enigmatic power of the serpent. L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Serpent is available in a strictly limited edition of 500, each bottle individually numbered.

The House celebrates the Year of the Snake, probably the most emblematic of all the animals of the Chinese zodiac, with a rare and prestigious edition available in strictly limited quantities.

A prominent figure in Chinese mythology, the snake appears in countless legends and works of art. Inspired by the delicate wisdom of the snake, L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Serpent opens with notes of citrus and soft spices, creating an instant sensation of delicacy and finesse. With a gentle swirl in the glass, the enigma begins to reveal itself through notes of mild tobacco and precious wood, while its fruity dimension evolves towards candied fruit, fresh blackcurrant and quince marmalade.

The first taste sensation is one of plenitude and velvety smoothness, followed by bold citrus notes – courageous in their prominence. A generous and lingering finish recalls the snake’s caring qualities, while its balance of fruit and wood represents its wisdom.

In collaboration with Baccarat, one of France’s most revered manufacturers of fine crystal, Maison Martell created an object of sheer elegance for L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Serpent: a decanter echoing a single, pure drop of cognac. In a nod to the refined blend within, the mouth-blown crystal decanter is crowned by a red crystal stopper in the shape of a serpent’s head. The neck of the decanter, covered in 19-carat gold, is engraved with an intricate snakeskin motif and the edition number – one of only 500 – recalling its rarity.

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