Initiale Extra
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, this fully matured spirit can be kept indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Courvoisier Initiale Extra is a rare and prestigious Cognac that represents the pinnacle of the house's blending art. It is crafted from a selection of extremely old, rare eaux-de-vie sourced primarily from the Grande Champagne and Borderies crus, some of which have aged for several decades in the house's historic cellars. The blend marries the deep, structured, and intensely floral character of Grande Champagne with the exotic, spicy, and velvety qualities of ancient Borderies. Legend has it that the house's connection to Napoleon Bonaparte, who visited the warehouses in Bercy and later took Courvoisier rations to St. Helena, inspired the pursuit of such majestic, long-aged blends. The slow maturation in fine-grained French oak casks imparts complex notes of truffle, old port, cedarwood, and dried fruits, resulting in a legendary rancio character highly prized by connoisseurs.
🍾 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%