19 Mar Chef Alexandre Mazzia and Maison Martell initiate a new gastronomic experience in Cognac: creative, generous and sustainable
His unconventional journey has taken him from basketball to gastronomy, from the Republic of Congo to Marseille – and now as far as Cognac. As a child, he would spend his summers at his family’s home in Courcoury, near Saintes, or sailing with his grandfather, a fisherman, just up the coast on the Île de Ré.
On the invitation of Maison Martell, Alexandre Mazzia is returning to the region he knows so well to begin a long-term collaboration.
For the next four years, the Chef will define the gastronomic identity of Martell, and orchestrate it both at the Château de Chanteloup in Cognac, which is the heart and soul of the House, and around the world.
The partnership between the chef of Michelin three-star restaurant AM par Alexandre Mazzia and the oldest of the great cognac houses is based on a common ethos: a daring creative vision, authentic generosity, and passionate, uncompromising savoir-faire.
Both also share a commitment to nature and the community. Alexandre Mazzia’s approach is one of absolute respect for nature, with a particular focus on short supply chains, and of mutual confidence with his producers, with whom he shares his success.
For Alexandre Mazzia and for Martell, travel is fundamental. It is part of how stories are told and experiences created. The immersive experience around cognac will begin at the Château de Chanteloup.
An executive chef trained by Alexandre Mazzia will be based permanently at Chanteloup with a mission to implement the gastronomic vision and identity from day to day.
“Maison Martell embodies many of my own values. I am proud and honoured to join them in creating a new, unique and profound narrative around their cognac, while preserving the integrity of its exceptional savoir-faire”, comments Alexandre Mazzia. César Giron, CEO of Maison Martell, adds: “Alexandre Mazzia and Martell Cellar Master Christophe Valtaud will work closely together to bring a singular and excellence-driven approach to gastronomy in Cognac, creating a unique experience, both sensory and emotional.”
