Erte No 3 Distillation Collection
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Ready to enjoy upon release, this rare spirit will maintain its exceptional quality indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate, Blue cheese, Roasted duck
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The Courvoisier Erté Collection is an extraordinary marriage of fine art and spirits, conceived through a collaboration with the legendary Russian-born French Art Deco artist Romain de Tirtoff, known simply as Erté. Released in 1990, No. 3 'Distillation' is the third decanter in this highly coveted eight-part series. The bottle's striking silhouette and gold-embellished artwork visually represent the alchemical transformation of wine into spirit within Charentais copper alembic stills. Inside this artistic masterpiece lies an exquisite blend of rare, mature Cognacs sourced exclusively from the prestigious Grande Champagne cru. Some of the oldest eaux-de-vie in the blend date back to 1892, the year of Erté's birth. On the palate, it offers an incredibly complex and velvety experience, characterized by rich notes of dried apricots, candied orange peel, exotic spices, old leather, and the elusive rancio charentais.
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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.