Fine Champagne By Appointment To King George Napoleon
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, it does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately. It will remain stable for decades if kept in optimal storage conditions.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
This historic bottling from the legendary house of Courvoisier represents a prestigious chapter in spirits history, bearing the royal warrant 'By Appointment' to the British Crown alongside the iconic association with Napoleon Bonaparte. As a 'Fine Champagne' Cognac, it is crafted from a blend of eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus, with at least 50% originating from Grande Champagne. Distilled in traditional Charentais copper alembic stills and aged in fine-grained French oak casks, this rare release showcases the classic Courvoisier style of deep complexity, dried stone fruits, warm spices, and a refined, velvety finish that has captivated royalty and connoisseurs alike for generations.
🍾 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%