L`Essence Year Of The Horse
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, this exceptional spirit will maintain its peak quality indefinitely when stored upright and away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
L'Essence de Courvoisier 'Year of the Horse' is an ultra-premium, limited-edition Cognac crafted to commemorate the 2014 Lunar New Year. This rare masterpiece is presented in a stunning, individually numbered Baccarat crystal decanter featuring an elegant horse motif. The liquid inside is an extraordinary assembly of extremely rare eaux-de-vie, some dating back to the early 20th century and the late 19th century, sourced from the prestigious Grande Champagne and Borderies crus. This blend pays homage to the historic legacy of Courvoisier, famously known as the 'Cognac of Napoleon.' It offers a sensory journey through notes of sandalwood, dried apricots, rich honey, and delicate autumn forest floor, resulting in an incredibly complex, velvety, and endless finish.
🍾 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.
🍷 ABV
42%