Mizunara 2023 Edition
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As a distilled spirit, this does not age further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy upon release, remaining stable for decades if stored properly.
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Dark chocolate, roasted duck, aged blue cheese
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This extraordinary release represents a historic bridge between East and West, born from a collaboration between Courvoisier's Chief Blender Thibaut Hontanx and House of Suntory's Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo. The liquid begins with precious eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the prestigious Grande Champagne cru, distilled in traditional copper Charentais stills. After initial aging in French oak, the cognac undergoes a secondary maturation in rare, hand-selected Japanese Mizunara oak casks. This innovative process infuses the classic, elegant floral and fruit profile of Courvoisier with the exotic, aromatic complexity of Mizunara wood, characterized by notes of sandalwood, coconut, and subtle incense.
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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.