Imperial XO
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release and will remain stable indefinitely in the bottle; best consumed within 1 to 2 years after opening.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
dark chocolate desserts, aged Gouda cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Courvoisier Imperial XO is a legendary Cognac crafted from a meticulous blend of mature eaux-de-vie sourced from the finest crus of the region, primarily Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, and Borderies. Aged between 11 to 25 years in proprietary French oak casks, this XO is celebrated for its intense complexity, featuring notes of candied orange, crème brûlée, and iris flowers. The house of Courvoisier carries a storied legacy, famously tied to Napoleon Bonaparte, who visited the founders' cellars in 1811 and later requested their cognac during his exile to St. Helena, earning Courvoisier the enduring title of 'The Cognac of Napoleon'.
🍾 About the Producer
Established formally in Jarnac in 1828 by Félix Courvoisier and Jules Gallois—following spirit merchant roots founded earlier by Emmanuel Courvoisier and Louis Gallois—Maison Courvoisier is one of the historic 'Big Four' houses of Cognac. Perched along the banks of the Charente River, Courvoisier operates primarily via long-term contracts with regional winegrowers rather than through vast estate vineyard ownership. The house relies on grapes harvested across four crus—Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois—distilling wines both on fine lees and without lees to achieve aromatic balance. Aging unfolds in tight-grained Tronçais and Limousin oak casks, forging the signature floral and vibrant profile characterized as 'Cognac in Blossom.' Now owned by Campari Group and directed by Master Blender Thibaut Hontanx, Courvoisier balances historical cuvées like the Napoleon, VSOP, and XO Royal alongside modern collector releases such as the Mizunara Edition and L'Essence de Courvoisier.
🍇 Base Material
Ugni Blanc
🍷 ABV
40%