Erte No 6 Esprit
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy now; as a distilled spirit, it does not age further in the bottle and will remain stable for decades if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate truffles, Roquefort cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
The Erté Collection by Courvoisier represents an extraordinary marriage of fine art and master blending. Launched in collaboration with the legendary Russian-born French Art Deco artist Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), this highly collectible series features eight unique decanters. No. 6, titled 'L'Esprit du Cognac' (or 'Esprit'), represents the very soul of the spirit, adorned with a striking silhouette that captures the essence of cognac. Inside is an exquisite blend of rare, mature Grande Champagne cognacs, with some components dating back to 1892, the year of Erté's birth. This liquid history offers unparalleled depth, showcasing the pinnacle of Courvoisier's blending artistry with notes of old leather, dried fruits, exotic spices, and the coveted rancio Charentais.
🍾 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%