VOC Very Old Decanter
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured and bottled spirit, it is ready to be enjoyed immediately and will maintain its exceptional quality for decades if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
The Courvoisier VOC (Very Old Cognac) Decanter is a legendary release from this historic house, celebrated for its exquisite presentation and the rare quality of the spirits within. Historically presented in elegant, custom-designed decanters that pay homage to the hand-blown glass artistry of the 19th century, this bottling represents a masterclass in the art of blending. It is crafted from exceptionally old, slow-matured eaux-de-vie sourced primarily from the prestigious Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne districts. These spirits undergo traditional double distillation in Charentais copper alembic stills before their long slumber in bespoke French oak casks. The result is a remarkably complex spirit, rich with notes of dried fruits, old leather, warm spices, and the elusive 'rancio' that only decades of careful wood 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%