Birth of Jean Martell in Jersey, Channel Islands.
Jean Martell founds his cognac company.
Martell is already exporting more than 200,000 litres of cognac to the United Kingdom.
Death of Jean Martell
Martell goes international and exports its cognac as far as Asia: China, Japan, Hong Kong…
Edouard Martell creates a first-class cognac with a unique taste: Cordon Bleu, Martell Cordon Bleu was officially launched at the Hotel de Paris in Monaco.
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Martell is served on the inaugural voyage of the Queen Mary on 27th May, and gains a royal seal as the drink of choice for the ambassadors on board. 
Martell Cordon Bleu is served during the receptions given by the French President in honour of her Majesty Elisabeth II at the Château de la Celle Saint-Cloud and the Louvre Museum. 
Martell Cordon Bleu appears in the unforgettable contemporary classic film Apocalypse Now. 
Martell is asked to be an official supplier for the historical journey of the Orient Express on 5th November, delighting 150 connoisseurs (ambassadors, heads of state and other VIPs) at the on-board gala dinner. 
Martell begins its partnership with the horse steeplechase racing the Grand National by becoming the event's main sponsor. 
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