VS
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Ready to enjoy upon release, as spirits do not age further in the bottle. It will remain stable and enjoyable for decades when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, cured meats
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Courvoisier VS (Very Special) is an elegant introduction to the historic house of Courvoisier, famously dubbed the 'Cognac of Napoleon' due to the emperor's legendary appreciation for the house's spirits. This vibrant Cognac is meticulously blended from young cognacs sourced primarily from the Fins Bois and Petite Champagne crus, selected for their fruit-forward and floral characteristics. The eaux-de-vie are distilled in traditional copper alembic stills and aged in proprietary French oak barrels crafted from trees grown in the Jarnac region. This careful maturation imparts a delicate balance of fresh fruit notes, spring flowers, and a subtle hint of toasted oak, embodying the lively, youthful energy of a classic VS.
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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.