Cour Imperiale
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured, high-strength distilled spirit, it is ready to enjoy upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright away from direct light and heat.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, aged Gouda, roasted glazed duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Courvoisier's 'Cour Imperiale' is a magnificent tribute to the house's historic ties with the French Imperial Court. In 1869, Emperor Napoleon III appointed Courvoisier as the 'Official Supplier to the Imperial Court,' a prestigious title that cemented the house's global reputation. Crafted primarily from exceptionally rare and aged eaux-de-vie sourced from the prestigious Grande Champagne region, this historic Cognac showcases the pinnacle of the master blender's art. The spirit is distilled in traditional Charentais copper alembic stills and matured in hand-selected French oak casks. It offers a sensory journey back to the golden age of Cognac, characterized by deep amber hues, complex aromas of dried fruits, old leather, winter spices, and a remarkably long, warm finish.
🍾 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%