Baccarat VOC 1970s Decanter
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Ready to drink upon release and highly stable; will keep indefinitely if stored properly.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Courvoisier V.O.C. (Very Old Cognac) Baccarat Decanter from the 1970s represents the pinnacle of mid-century luxury spirits presentation. Housed in an exquisite, hand-blown Baccarat crystal decanter, this rare release contains highly aged eaux-de-vie selected from the finest crus of Cognac, predominantly Grande and Petite Champagne. Historically, Courvoisier's relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte cemented its reputation as the 'Cognac of Napoleon,' a legacy of prestige that is beautifully captured in this decanter. The liquid inside offers a window into the past, displaying the profound rancio, dried stone fruits, toasted nuts, and exotic spice notes that only decades of slow maturation in French Limousin oak can bestow.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1828 by Félix Courvoisier and Jules Gallois, Courvoisier is a legendary Cognac house headquartered in Jarnac, France, renowned for its rich heritage and historic association with Napoleon Bonaparte. The house meticulously crafts its spirits by sourcing grapes from the region's finest crus—Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois—and employing traditional double distillation in Charentais copper alembic stills. Aged in bespoke French oak casks sourced from the Tronçais and Limousin forests, Courvoisier's cognacs are celebrated for their exceptional complexity, vibrant floral notes, and smooth finish. This rigorous dedication to quality is epitomized in prestigious releases such as the XO, Initiale Extra, and the highly collectible Erté Collection.