Cognac Martell VS. The double distillation of exclusively clear wines lends Martell VS its smooth, elegant and aromatic richness. With a heritage of savoir - faire spanning 300 years, Martell is alone among the great cognac houses to distil exclusively clear wines. This specificity results in the generous, authrntic fruit aromas of Martell VS. This remarkably smooth cognac can be enjoyed neat or in cocktails.