Celebration Sensorielle Initiale Extra Gift Set
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Ready to drink upon release, this exceptionally aged Cognac is fully matured and will maintain its peak complexity indefinitely if kept sealed and stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate desserts, aged Comté cheese, roasted duck
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The Courvoisier Celebration Sensorielle Initiale Extra Gift Set showcases the pinnacle of the house's blending artistry, featuring the legendary Initiale Extra Cognac. This rare elixir is a masterful marriage of extremely old eaux-de-vie sourced primarily from the prestigious Grande Champagne and Borderies crus, aged to perfection for several decades in Tronçais and Limousin oak casks. The Borderies crus contribute an exotic, velvety floral character, while the Grande Champagne components provide structure, power, and immense aging potential. The 'Celebration Sensorielle' presentation is designed to elevate the tasting experience, guiding the connoisseur through the spirit's complex aromatic profile of damp forest floor, rich truffle, old port, cigar box, and candied orange peel. Steeped in history, Courvoisier's legacy as the preferred spirit of the French imperial court shines through in this majestic, deeply layered masterpiece.
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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.