L`Essence Year Of The Horse
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Ready to enjoy upon release, this exceptional spirit will maintain its peak quality indefinitely when stored upright and away from direct light.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
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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.
🍾 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.