Napoleon Reserve Vintage 35YO
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As a fully matured, ultra-aged spirit, it is bottled at its peak complexity and does not require further aging; it can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely.
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Dark chocolate tart, blue cheese, roasted duck
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Courvoisier's connection to Napoleon Bonaparte is the stuff of spirits legend. According to historical lore, the Emperor himself visited the warehouses of founders Gallois and Courvoisier in Bercy in 1811, later requesting their cognac be issued to his troops and even taking several barrels with him into exile on St. Helena. This deep-seated heritage birthed the legendary 'Napoleon' classification. For their highly aged reserves, such as those matured for up to 35 years, Courvoisier's master blenders select exceptional eaux-de-vie primarily from the prestigious Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus. These spirits undergo traditional double distillation in small copper Charentais stills before embarking on a decades-long slumber in bespoke, fine-grained French oak casks. The result of this meticulous maturation is a cognac of extraordinary depth, characterized by rich notes of dried fruits, sandalwood, warm spices, and the coveted rancio charentais that only comes with extreme age.
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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.