XO Royal
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as it does not mature further in the bottle. It will maintain its exceptional quality indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Courvoisier XO Royal is a masterful tribute to the house's historic legacy as the official purveyor to the imperial courts of Europe. Inspired by the legendary blends crafted for royalty, such as King Edward VII of Great Britain, this exceptional Cognac marries rare, well-aged eaux-de-vie from the prestigious Grande Champagne and Fins Bois crus. The Grande Champagne component provides unparalleled structure, depth, and chalky minerality, while the Fins Bois adds vibrant, exotic fruit notes and floral complexity. Meticulously double-distilled in traditional copper Charentais stills and matured in bespoke French oak casks, it offers a rich, multi-layered profile of toasted hazelnuts, honey, truffle, and summer flowers, culminating in a long, velvety finish that echoes the grandeur of its royal heritage.
🍾 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%