XO Bottled 's
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to drink now. Unlike wine, distilled spirits do not mature further in the bottle and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
This rare bottling of Courvoisier XO from the 1980s represents a golden era of Cognac production, captured in a classic decanter that has become a favorite among collectors. Blended from exceptionally mature eaux-de-vie primarily sourced from the prestigious Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, and Borderies crus, this spirit was aged in tight-grained French oak barrels before bottling. The 1980s releases are celebrated for their deep, antique amber hue and a highly developed 'rancio' character—a complex profile of dried fruits, leather, and warm spices that only emerges after decades of careful wood aging. Courvoisier's historical connection to the imperial court of Napoleon III adds an extra layer of regal mystique to this beautifully preserved liquid history.
🍾 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 Ingredient
Ugni Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
40%