Imperial XO
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Ready to enjoy upon release and will remain stable indefinitely in the bottle; best consumed within 1 to 2 years after opening.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
dark chocolate desserts, aged Gouda cheese, roasted duck
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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'.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1828 by Félix Courvoisier and Jules Gallois, Courvoisier is a legendary Cognac house headquartered in Jarnac, France, renowned for its rich heritage and historic association with Napoleon Bonaparte. The house meticulously crafts its spirits by sourcing grapes from the region's finest crus—Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois—and employing traditional double distillation in Charentais copper alembic stills. Aged in bespoke French oak casks sourced from the Tronçais and Limousin forests, Courvoisier's cognacs are celebrated for their exceptional complexity, vibrant floral notes, and smooth finish. This rigorous dedication to quality is epitomized in prestigious releases such as the XO, Initiale Extra, and the highly collectible Erté Collection.