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
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%