Celebration Centenaire Napoleon
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As a fully matured spirit, it is bottled at its peak complexity and will remain stable indefinitely when stored upright away from direct light.
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dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
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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.
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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.