XO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, it is bottled at its peak maturity and does not age further in glass; it can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, roasted duck, aged Gouda cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Courvoisier XO is a masterfully blended Cognac, drawing its exceptional character from mature eaux-de-vie sourced from the finest crus of the region, primarily Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, and a touch of Borderies. The heritage of this house is forever linked to Napoleon Bonaparte, who famously selected Courvoisier as his cognac of choice, leading to its enduring legacy as 'The Cognac of Napoleon.' The spirit undergoes traditional double distillation in Charentais copper pot stills before embarking on a long maturation journey in hand-selected French oak casks from the Tronais and Limousin forests. This slow aging process, which spans decades for some of the oldest components in the blend, coaxes out a rich tapestry of aromas including candied orange, rich crme br l e, iris, and warm exotic spices, culminating in a velvety, long-lasting finish.
🍾 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%