Essence
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, with the potential to be kept indefinitely when stored in optimal conditions.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
L'Essence de Courvoisier represents the absolute pinnacle of this historic house's blending artistry. This ultra-premium Cognac is a masterful assemblage of over one hundred extremely rare and precious eaux-de-vie, primarily sourced from the exclusive Grande Champagne and Borderies crus. Some of the historic components in Courvoisier's reserves date back to the early 20th century, preserving the heritage of a house famously favored by Napoleon Bonaparte. Presented in an exquisite, hand-sculpted Baccarat crystal decanter, L'Essence offers an unparalleled sensory journey, showcasing notes of sandalwood, dried fruits, sweet spices, and delicate floral undertones, culminating in an exceptionally long, velvety finish.
🍾 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)
42%