Celebration Centenaire Napoleon
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured spirit, it is bottled at its peak complexity and will remain stable indefinitely when stored upright away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
This rare release celebrates the legendary relationship between the historic house of Courvoisier and Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, who famously chose Courvoisier as his preferred cognac, even taking several casks with him into exile on St. Helena. Courvoisier pioneered the 'Napoleon' cognac classification in the early 20th century to designate blends of exceptional age and quality. This commemorative bottling is crafted from highly select, mature eaux-de-vie primarily sourced from the prestigious Grande and Petite Champagne crus. Distilled in traditional copper Charentais alembic stills and aged in bespoke French oak casks, it showcases a majestic profile of dried apricots, rich sandalwood, warm spices, and a lingering, velvety finish that epitomizes the house's blending artistry.
🍾 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
4