Erte No 4 Vieillissement
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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.
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dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
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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.
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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.