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Martingale: The French word for doubling down. Martingale Cognac: The emblem of a new, fresh style of Cognac honoring a family legacy.

Founded in 2023 by Guillaume Thomas and Amaury Thomas, fourth-generation custodians of one of the most coveted domaines in the appellation, Martingale represents a legacy deeply rooted in Cognac. With over 100 years of tradition and craftsmanship, the Thomas family heritage was pioneered and nurtured by their visionary grandfather, Raymond Thomas.

An important figure in the history of Cognac helping to sustain the protected status of the appellation through the post-war era, Raymond’s efforts and foresight led him to invest in the Thomas family farm and lay the foundation for what has now become one of the most envied domaine in Cognac. His vision to produce exceptional Cognac has since flourished. Today, the Thomas family estate includes one of the largest vineyards (spanning over 600 acres across the top four crus of the Cognac denominated area), a distillery that seamlessly blends century-old know-how with cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art warehouses ideal for aging the exceptionally made eaux-de-vie, and an idyllic chateau and family home nestled in the heart of the region.

Martingale is a milestone for this family’s esteemed domaine, representing their first-ever branded consumer product despite their century-long history of quietly and consistently producing the finest eaux-de-vie for renowned houses. As such, Martingale upholds the long-standing reputation for the quality, consistency, and legacy that Raymond Thomas attentively built. Crafted from a blend of four of the most sought-after crus, with a notable borderies content, Martingale embodies freshness, fragrance, and refinement, offering an exquisite balance of complexity and smoothness for a new generation of Cognac and spirits enthusiasts.

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