Erte No 3 Distillation Collection
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, this rare spirit will maintain its exceptional quality indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, Blue cheese, Roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in the early 19th century by Emmanuel Courvoisier and Louis Gallois in Paris before relocating to the historic riverside town of Jarnac in the Cognac region, Maison Courvoisier is celebrated as one of the legendary 'Big Four' Cognac houses. Renowned for receiving the royal endorsement of Emperor Napoleon III, the house crafts its distinguished spirits through meticulous partnerships with winegrowers across the premier crus of Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois. Utilizing traditional Charentais copper pot stills and aging in bespoke French oak barrels sourced from sustainable forests, Courvoisier emphasizes an aromatic, fruit-forward, and floral style. Its celebrated portfolio spans from classic, velvety blends such as Courvoisier XO and Initiale Extra to ultra-prestige releases including L'Essence de Courvoisier and the artistic, highly collectible Erté series.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Ugni Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
40%