Succession JS
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, this historic Cognac will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate tart, Roquefort cheese, Crème brûlée
✨ Technical Specifications
Courvoisier Succession JS is an extraordinary, ultra-rare Cognac created to commemorate the bicentenary of Napoleon Bonaparte's coronation in 1804. This masterpiece is crafted from precious, long-aged eaux-de-vie sourced from a distinguished estate in the Grande Champagne premier cru. The initials 'JS' honor the historic wine-growing family who carefully hid these liquid treasures in a secret cellar to protect them from invading forces during historical conflicts. Presented in a magnificent hand-crafted wooden cabinet that replicates Napoleon's personal travel chest, this Cognac offers unparalleled depth, featuring complex notes of dried fruits, old leather, warm spices, and the rich, elusive rancio that only decades of patient oak aging can bestow.
🍾 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.
🍇 Base Material
Ugni Blanc
🍷 ABV
40%