Extra Vieille
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As a fully matured distilled spirit, it is ready to be enjoyed upon release and will remain stable in the bottle for decades if stored properly.
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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
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Courvoisier's 'Extra Vieille' represents an elite tier of Cognac, blending exceptionally old and rare eaux-de-vie sourced primarily from the prestigious Grande Champagne and Borderies crus. Historically, 'Extra Vieille' (meaning 'extra old') was reserved for the house's most treasured reserves, some aging for decades in the damp cellars of Jarnac along the Charente River. This spirit undergoes traditional double distillation in small copper pot stills before embarking on a long, slow maturation in hand-crafted Tronçais and Limousin oak casks. Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte himself visited the Courvoisier warehouses in Bercy, cementing the brand's reputation as the 'Cognac of Napoleon.' The Extra Vieille style is celebrated for its deep amber hue, complex rancio character, notes of dried fruits, old leather, and exotic spices, offering a sensory journey back in time.
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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.