Fine Coganc VSOP
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as distilled spirits do not mature further in the bottle; it will remain stable for decades if kept in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate truffles, roasted duck, aged Gouda cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Courvoisier VSOP Fine Cognac is an elegant, multi-layered spirit that showcases the meticulous blending artistry of this historic house. Sourced from the premier crus of Grande and Petite Champagne, along with Fins Bois, this Cognac is crafted primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes. Following traditional double distillation in Charentais copper alembic stills, the eaux-de-vie are aged in bespoke French oak casks crafted from Tronçais and Limousin forests. This aging process, which exceeds the minimum regulatory requirements for the VSOP category, imparts a rich amber hue and a complex bouquet of wild flowers, toasted almonds, ripe peach, and subtle vanilla. Courvoisier's legendary connection to Napoleon Bonaparte, who famously selected the house's cognac as his preferred spirit, adds a layer of imperial history to every sip.
🍾 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%