Extra Vieille
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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)
40%