Erte No 4 Vieillissement
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured spirit, it does not age further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately. It can be preserved indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
The Courvoisier Erté Collection represents an extraordinary intersection of fine art and master blending, created in collaboration with the legendary Art Deco artist Romain de Tirtoff, known as Erté. Released in 1991, No. 4 'Vieillissement' (Aging) is the fourth decanter in this highly coveted eight-part series. The artwork on the decanter beautifully symbolizes the silent, transformative years the spirit spends maturing in oak casks. Inside is an exquisite blend of rare Grande Champagne cognacs, some of which date back to 1892, the year of Erté's birth. This precious liquid offers an unparalleled sensory journey, showcasing the profound depth, rancio, and complex dried-fruit aromas that only extreme age in Tronçais oak can bestow.
🍾 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%