Connoisseur Collection 21YO
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, with the potential to be kept indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, blue cheese, glazed pork belly
✨ Technical Specifications
Courvoisier's Connoisseur Collection 21 Year Old is a landmark release in the Cognac world, where specific age statements are historically rare compared to traditional classifications like VSOP or XO. This exquisite spirit is crafted from exceptional eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the premier Grande Champagne cru, celebrated for its chalky soils that yield spirits of unparalleled elegance and longevity. The house's Master Blender selected these specific casks because 21 years represents the absolute zenith of maturity for Grande Champagne, where the vibrant floral notes of youth evolve into a complex tapestry of dried apricots, orange peel, hazelnut, and the coveted, savory 'rancio' character. Aged in bespoke French oak, it stands as a testament to Courvoisier's historic craftsmanship and dedication to capturing terroir at its absolute peak.
🍾 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%