Martell, the oldest of the great cognac houses hosted ART D’ ARTISAN, a fine evening for the crème de la crème of Chennai at ITC Grand Chola where Martell celebrated its 300 year old legacy of craftsmanship through art, gastronomy and conversations.. Cognac enthusiasts came together to celebrate the evolution of Martell Cognac through this finely curated evening.

Focusing purely on French elegance and style, the evening witnessed chosen installations crafted by Jean Francois Lessage, scion of the legendary couture embroidery family, where the art pieces reflected the dimensions of curiosity. Just like the brand Martell, his designs have today become a paradigm of French artistry.

Moreover, showcasing Martell’s passion for gastronomy, the evening turned each moment into a gastronomical pleasure where all the guests came together under one roof to indulge in sumptuous combinations of international and Indian cuisine. Sommelier, Nikhil Agarwal, paired these combinations with the luxury of different blends of Martell Cognac. In the first course, Nikhil and Jean Francois Lessage himself, spoke of the artistry of the French 19^th century, the Martell founder’s craftsmanship and Jean Francois’ artwork. Also, being the first luxury liquor brand to collaborate contemporary art with gastronomy, Nikhil shared his thoughts on the concept of the 19^th century French artistry along with Martell’s art of distillation while the guests enjoyed Martell VS served with the chef’s choice of appetizers.

In the second course, guests were served molecular fare as Nikhil and Anil Thadani, General Manager, ITC Grand Chola, spoke about Martell’s passion of gastronomy. The element of curiosity was also brought alive by the chef through the use of unique ingredients and innovative presentation of the food while the guests indulged in a pairing of the main course with Martell VSOP.

The evening culminated over an indulgent pairing of the Martell XO where the complimenting notes of XO and desserts were savored over a riveting rendezvous with S. Muthiah, a renowned historian, as he spoke about the French way of life, literature, art and the cultural exchanges between India and France, creating a sensorial experience.

Living up to its rich legacy with French elegance, ART D’ ARTISAN brought alive a prefect amalgamation of Art, Gastronomy & Conversations, for its discerning epicureans.