Edward VII Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured distilled spirit, it is bottled at its peak and will not age further; it can be enjoyed immediately or kept indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
The Edward VII Reserve by Courvoisier celebrates a profound historical alliance between the legendary Cognac house and the British Royal Family. King Edward VII was a passionate connoisseur of fine spirits and a dedicated admirer of Courvoisier, culminating in the house being granted a prestigious Royal Warrant in 1911. This exceptional reserve honors that legacy, drawing from rare, aged eaux-de-vie sourced primarily from the premier crus of Grande and Petite Champagne. Crafted using traditional double distillation in Charentais copper alembic stills and matured in bespoke French oak casks, this Cognac embodies the rich, complex style favored by royalty. It reveals a majestic sensory profile defined by deep rancio, dried stone fruits, warm winter spices, and toasted nuts, echoing the opulent banquets of the Edwardian era.
🍾 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.