Courvoisier VSOP Cognac | 700ML

Detailed Description

A classic VSOP cognac, this is matured for between 8 and 12 years in a selection of Troncais and Limousin oak barrels. The Courvoisier brandy used in this bottling is sourced from the two premier regions of Cognac – the Grande Champagne and the Petite Champagne regions.

Courvoisier VSOP Cognac | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Whole coffee beans, mint leaves, kumquat and red grape notes appear at first. Give it a minute and more savoury elements appear, with hints of buttered brown bread and a little whiff of sawdust.

Palate: More coffee notes as it opens (this would be really good partner to an espresso after a big meal). Develops touches of brown sugar, waxy apple peels, sweet pea and a fragrant oakiness.

Finish: Ooh, a nice waft of almost-smoky cinnamon on the finish. Slowly becomes sweeter with fresh pear and gummy bears.

Distillery Information

Courvoisier is a brand of cognac that has been around since the early 19th century. The company’s founder, Emmanuel Courvoisier, was born in Jarnac, France in 1789. Courvoisier cognacs are made from grapes grown in the Cognac region of France. The brand produces a variety of cognacs, including VS, VSOP, and XO. Courvoisier’s most iconic product is its VS cognac. This cognac is aged for at least two years in French oak barrels. The resulting spirit is smooth and complex, with notes of vanilla, citrus, and oak. They recommend enjoying their VS cognac neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water. Courvoisier’s cognacs are enjoyed by celebrities and everyday drinkers alike. In 2008, they partnered with rapper Jay-Z to launch a limited edition cognac called “D’Ussé.” This cognac was inspired by a centuries-old recipe from the family archives. D’Ussé is aged for at least four years in French oak barrels and has notes of vanilla, honey, and oak.