Pernod Ricard Korea said on Feb. 5 that it will release Martell Zodiac Edition Horse to mark the Year of the Red Horse.
Maison Martell, the Pernod Ricard Group's cognac brand, unveils a limited-edition cognac each year inspired by that year's zodiac animal. This edition is limited to 500 bottles worldwide, with an individual number assigned to each product to underscore its rarity. Only a small quantity will be offered in Korea. Pernod Ricard Korea said it captures the noble dignity, bold energy, and free-spirited nature of the horse.
Martell Zodiac Edition Horse blends L'Or de Jean Martell, a prestige cognac, with old eaux-de-vie aged in previous Years of the Horse. Cellar Master Christophe Valtaud centered the blend on eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne, the prestigious region where he was born and raised, to create a highly accomplished cognac in which intensity and elegance, richness and vibrancy, and complexity are in harmony.
Notes of honey, candied fruit, florals, and subtle maturation aromas come together, while on the palate red fruits, blackcurrant, and a delicate sweetness harmonize.
The bottle design also visually expresses the horse's majesty and dynamism. The handcrafted decanter created in collaboration with Baccarat, France's top luxury crystal brand, is shaped to evoke a pure drop of cognac. The top of the decanter is adorned with a red crystal stopper in the shape of a horse. The bottle neck is engraved with the serial number for this limited edition. The price is in the high 10 million won range.
Since launching the Martell Zodiac Rabbit Edition in 2023, Pernod Ricard Korea has introduced various zodiac editions, including the Tiger Edition, Dragon Edition, and Snake Edition. Through Le Cercle, Pernod Ricard Korea's VIP platform, consumers can find information on the Horse Edition as well as zodiac editions that have already sold out.