The Brandy of Napoleon VSOP Bottled 1970s
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in the early 19th century by Emmanuel Courvoisier and Louis Gallois in Paris before relocating to the historic riverside town of Jarnac in the Cognac region, Maison Courvoisier is celebrated as one of the legendary 'Big Four' Cognac houses. Renowned for receiving the royal endorsement of Emperor Napoleon III, the house crafts its distinguished spirits through meticulous partnerships with winegrowers across the premier crus of Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois. Utilizing traditional Charentais copper pot stills and aging in bespoke French oak barrels sourced from sustainable forests, Courvoisier emphasizes an aromatic, fruit-forward, and floral style. Its celebrated portfolio spans from classic, velvety blends such as Courvoisier XO and Initiale Extra to ultra-prestige releases including L'Essence de Courvoisier and the artistic, highly collectible Erté series.
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
40%