Austerlitz 175th Anniversary
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, this rare spirit will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Courvoisier's Austerlitz 175th Anniversary is a legendary commemorative release celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Austerlitz, Napoleon Bonaparte's greatest military victory in 1805. Given Courvoisier's historic reputation as the 'Cognac of Napoleon'—a title solidified when Napoleon III granted the house the title of Official Purveyor to the Imperial Court in 1869—this rare bottling is a tribute to that imperial heritage. Crafted from exceptionally rare, aged eaux-de-vie sourced from the region's finest crus, this blend underwent traditional double distillation in small copper alembic stills before decades of slumber in fine-grained French oak casks. The result is an extraordinarily complex spirit, boasting rich aromas of dried fruits, old leather, warm spices, and the elusive rancio charentais.
🍾 About the Producer
Established formally in Jarnac in 1828 by Félix Courvoisier and Jules Gallois—following spirit merchant roots founded earlier by Emmanuel Courvoisier and Louis Gallois—Maison Courvoisier is one of the historic 'Big Four' houses of Cognac. Perched along the banks of the Charente River, Courvoisier operates primarily via long-term contracts with regional winegrowers rather than through vast estate vineyard ownership. The house relies on grapes harvested across four crus—Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois—distilling wines both on fine lees and without lees to achieve aromatic balance. Aging unfolds in tight-grained Tronçais and Limousin oak casks, forging the signature floral and vibrant profile characterized as 'Cognac in Blossom.' Now owned by Campari Group and directed by Master Blender Thibaut Hontanx, Courvoisier balances historical cuvées like the Napoleon, VSOP, and XO Royal alongside modern collector releases such as the Mizunara Edition and L'Essence de Courvoisier.
🍇 Base Material
Ugni Blanc
🍷 ABV
40%