There’s something undeniably captivating about the serpent—its mystique, its grace, and its quiet power. For 2025, Maison Martell has captured all of that and more in its most opulent creation yet: L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Serpent.
Every year, the cognac specialist crafts a limited-edition masterpiece to celebrate the Chinese zodiac, blending its centuries of savoir-faire with the allure of the year’s featured animal. For 2025, the spotlight is on the snake—known for its wisdom, courage, and mysterious charm.
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A Blend That Dares to Be Extraordinary
Inspired by the Chinese goddess Nüwa and the serpent’s symbolic traits of courage, wisdom, and intelligence, Martell cellar master, Christophe Valtaud, has created an exceptional blend that balances boldness with refinement. At the heart of this rich elixir is more than 1,400 eaux-de-vie— distilled grapes from Cognac’s four finest terroirs—selected to enhance the essence of the snake while staying true to the delicate elegance of L’Or de Jean Martell.
Perfected over months of careful tasting, the blend preserves the intensity and elegance of the original with extreme subtlety, delicacy and refinement. The sensory journey begins with delicate citrus and soft spices before unfurling into notes of mild tobacco, woods, candied fruit, blackcurrant, and quince marmalade. On the palate, it’s velvety smooth, with prominent citrus flavours balancing perfectly with woody, roasted tobacco nuances.
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A Design That Exudes Power and Grace
L’Or de Jean Martell – Assemblage du Serpent isn’t just about what’s inside; it’s also a visual masterpiece. Designed in collaboration with French cristallerie, Baccarat, the crystal decanter is shaped like a singular droplet of cognac—simple yet striking. Its neck is adorned with intricately engraved 19-carat gold, and the pièce de résistance is the red crystal stopper, sculpted into a serpent’s head, bearing the iconic signatures of Martell and Baccarat.
The decanter is housed in a dazzling cabinet that’s just as exquisite. Handcrafted with red metal doors embossed in a snakeskin pattern, it opens to reveal a golden backdrop, a gold-tone pedestal engraved with delicate snake scales—a fitting throne for such a rare and beautiful creation. Inside, there’s a drawer storing a booklet for a summary of its story and concept.
With only 500 bottles available globally, L’Or de Jean Martell – Assemblage du Serpent is as rare as it is luxurious. Each bottle is individually numbered, making it the ultimate collector’s item for those who appreciate the finer things in life. In Singapore, this limited edition is exclusively available through Le Cercle, Pernod Ricard’s private clientele platform.
An Experience You’ll Never Forget
For those who want to immerse themselves in the artistry behind the bottle, Maison Martell is hosting "The Golden Age Journey", a pop-up event from 10 – 12 January 2025, at 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road. This open-to-public exhibition takes you through five zones inspired by Chinese geomancy—water, earth, fire, wood, and gold. Imagine walking through a gold-scaled photo wall, inhaling the aromas of key cognac ingredients from glass pods, and marvelling at videos of Baccarat artisans shaping crystal. You’ll even have the chance to enjoy curated cocktails or leave your 2025 intentions on the “Raining Wishes” tree. Sign up for the "The Golden Age Journey" pop-up experience here.
Maison Martell, the oldest of the great cognac houses, has been redefining luxury since 1715. With the L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Serpent, they’re giving you a chance to own a piece of that legacy. It’s not just a bottle; it’s a story, an experience, and a celebration of everything bold and beautiful—just like you.
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