XO pays homage to the Cognac region with carefully selected eaux-de-vie. The signature style of rich fruit notes reveals an exquisitely layered blend with an elegant floral finish.

TASTING NOTES

BEGINNING: The delicate yet rich fruit notes of fig, raisin, plum, and candied orange reveal an exquisitely layered and matured blend.

MIDDLE: An autumn bouquet with distinct notes of Iris.

END: The eaux-de-vie are matured in proprietary barrels using complex aging techniques, for notes of crème brûlée and a long finish.

Courvoisier VSOP is a skillfully crafted cognac that is a blend of several crus with a perfect balance between Fins Bois, Grande and Petite Champagnes, at the peak of their aromatic potential. The result is an exquisitely balanced cognac with notes of peach and toasted almond with the gentle hint of vanilla and jasmine.

From the House of Courvoisier comes a transcendental spirit, one that harkens the past to be enjoyed in the present. The spirit in this bottle spans time and place. Special reserves from the early 20th century offer depth and harmony the era that introduced its highly acclaimed and innovative Napoleon cognac. These are complemented with eaux de vie from the later 20th century marking innovations in distillation and barrel-making techniques.

A cognac this extraordinary and rare required a decanter just as precious. Baccarat was the perfect partner for this venture owing to our shared history of elegance, refinement, and ingenuity. The glassmaker to Royalty and Heads of State, Baccarat has lent their expertise to craft a dazzling flat teardrop-shaped decanter which suspends the spirit in a timeless, elegant frame.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Courvoisier, the only cognac house that uses achieves their own barrels for achieving their signature taste. The Courvoisier Initiale Extra is created by blending eaux-de-vie from the Grand Champagne and Borderies area. These blends were aged up to 50 years in oak barrels. Perfectly balanced, it gets a rich and deep flavour from its long aging process. The aromatic intensity of the cognac is exceptional and powerful. It has an intense depth and finesse that bring out all the unique flavours and layers. It has a 40% of alcohol by volume.

TASTING NOTES

Color: Amber liquid.

Nose: Fragrance is heady with forest floor aromas; rich truffles and cedar wood. The humid conditions of the cellars develop this truffle aroma. Notes of port wine and fruit cake bring a warmth to the nose.

Palate: A long finish, thanks to its eaux-de-vie from the Premier Cru. The long aging process makes the flavor very intense and concentrated. The rancio is wonderful with notes of earth and wild mushroom. A deep and balanced mix.