Napoleon
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Ready to enjoy upon release, this spirit does not improve with bottle age and will remain stable indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted nuts
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Courvoisier's 'Napoleon' Cognac holds a legendary place in spirits history, intimately tied to the legacy of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. According to historical accounts, Napoleon visited the warehouses of Courvoisier's founders in Bercy in 1811, and years later, British officers aboard the HMS Northumberland coined the term 'The Cognac of Napoleon' after enjoying the spirit during the emperor's journey to exile on St. Helena. To honor this heritage, Courvoisier pioneered the 'Napoleon' category, positioning this bottling between their VSOP and XO expressions. It is crafted from a meticulous selection of mature eaux-de-vie sourced primarily from the prestigious Grande and Petite Champagne crus. Aged in bespoke French oak casks, it develops a deeply complex profile characterized by notes of dried apricots, orange peel, sandalwood, and warm baking spices.
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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.