Extra
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, this matured spirit will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Courvoisier Extra is an extraordinary testament to the art of the master blender, representing a rare assemblage of exceptionally aged eaux-de-vie sourced primarily from the prestigious Grande Champagne and Borderies crus. Often aged for decades in fine-grained French oak casks, this legendary Cognac embodies the pinnacle of the house's historic reserve cellars. Courvoisier's reputation was famously cemented when Napoleon Bonaparte visited the warehouses in Bercy and later took rations of the spirit with him into exile on St. Helena—a legacy that earned the house its historic association with the emperor. The Extra expression delivers a sublime sensory journey, characterized by the coveted 'rancio charentais'—a complex aromatic profile of old leather, cigar box, dried apricots, and warm spices that only develops after decades of patient, undisturbed maturation.
🍾 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%