The Brandy of Napoleon VSOP Bottled 1970s
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Ready to drink now. As a distilled spirit, it does not mature further in the bottle and will remain stable indefinitely if kept sealed and stored away from direct sunlight.
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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
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This historic bottling of Courvoisier VSOP, dating from the 1970s, carries the legendary moniker 'The Brandy of Napoleon'—a title rooted in the historic relationship between the house and the French Emperor, who famously took cases of Courvoisier with him into exile on St. Helena. Bottled during an era when cognac houses maintained exceptionally high standards for their VSOP reserves, this release showcases the traditional craftsmanship of Jarnac. It is distilled from grapes harvested across the premier crus of the Cognac region, primarily Ugni Blanc, and double-distilled in classic Charentais copper alembic stills. The spirit was aged in hand-selected French oak casks from the Limousin and Tronçais forests, resulting in a mature, complex profile rich with notes of dried stone fruits, warm baking spices, old leather, and a delicate rancio characteristic of older bottlings.
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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.