VS
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, cured meats
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Ugni Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
40%