Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022. Power and intensity. Combining the characteristic of Grande and Petite Champagne, the Martell XO cognac has the taste of tradition. The audacious classic lives on. Aroma: Spicy notes of black and pink pepper and coriander, rounded out by rich aromas of fig, walnut and sandalwood. Taste: Intense notes of fig, red fruit and blackcurrant bud give full expression to the power and finesse of eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne, leading into an exceptionally long and robust finish.