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Courvoisier VS***

alc./vol:
40%

Proof:
80°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
No age statement

Closure: Screw / Stelvin cap

Categories: Cognac, X.O. & Hors d'âge Cognacs

Product of: Product of France France

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This XO cognac is a blend of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne (aged between 15 and 30 years) with approximately 12 to 18% Borderies at over 30 years old. Read more

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 21/11/2014

Appearance

Clear, dark chestnut brown amber with burnished copper highlights.

Aroma

Spicy cinnamon, dark chocolate, vanilla crème brûlée with orange, dried apricots and stewed pear.

Taste

Slightly honeyed/candied with Christmas cake fruit, stewed fruit, oxidised port wine, cinnamon and crystallised ginger.

Aftertaste

Long, cigar, fruit cake, slightly burnt raisons and spice.

More about Courvoisier XO Imperial

Cognac

Cognac is a fine French brandy (eau-de-vie) from the region that surrounds the little town of Cognac in southwest France. Like champagne, its mere name

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Produced by Courvoisier S.A.

The story of the cognac house of Courvoisier started early in the 19th century when Emmanuel Courvoisier established his cognac business in Jarnac and Louis Gallois separately...

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UK distribution by Maxxium UK Ltd

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