French cognac Courvoisier: reviews

Emmanuel Courvoisier during his stay in Paris (the beginning of the XIX century) met with Louis Galois, a successful vintner. They began to supply cognac to the imperial court. Napoleon visited their storage in 1811. The company supplied it with cognac during military campaigns. In addition, Courvoisier was on the ship that Napoleon took to the reference to Fr. St. Helena. Thanks to this cognac French Courvoisier became known as the "Napoleon brandy". At the present moment, the emperor's silhouette can be found on all brand labels.

In 1835, the sons of the owners of the company created their own company, whose headquarters was in Jarnak. After 34 years, the house "Courvoisier" received the status of supplier of the court of the legendary Napoleon III.

In 50 years the company was bought by Georges and Guy Simon. In 1960 cognac "Courvoisier" (Courvoisier) began to be sold in bottles of frosted glass. After 4 years, the company was bought by Hyrum Walker, and then by Allied-Lyons, which after the extension changed its name to Allied-Domecq. At the moment the company's staff numbers three hundred people.

"Courvoisier" is one of the largest companies. It annually exports 1.1 million bottles (13% of the market). The drink can be found in 160 countries: mainly in the UK, USA, Hong Kong, Japan, France and Italy.

Vineyards

The company does not have its own vineyards. Once every 3 years, the company signs contracts with 1200 owners of vineyards, which are then supplied with seasoned cognac, raw alcohol or wine. So, under the contract "Courvoisier" - this is the owner of the products with a total score of 24,700 vineyards. Cognac is made from the grapes of the best subregions: Petit Champagne, Borderi, Fen Bois and Gran Champagne. Uni Blanc at the same time is 98% of the used varieties.

In the Courvoisier VS and VSOP cognac, about 1% of the caramel is added, which gives the drink a color uniformity. During its production, the preheater of the wine is not used. Depending on the season, the wine is distilled with the sediment, and also without it. For example, in 1996 the sludge was removed to make cognac more difficult. In this case, drinks from Feng Bois are not removed from the sediment, since the alcohol of this subregion requires a little soak. Do not apply and the infusion on the chips of oak (Boise), which is due to the choice of light styles of drinks that purchase natural wood color.

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For aging of all varieties, an oak grown in the forests of central France is used. This is explained simply - "Courvoisier" prefers fine-grained wood. The cognac master chooses a tree that is suitable for making barrels. To begin with, the wood must completely dry, which will take 3-4 years. It is interesting that depending on the result the master wants to achieve, in new barrels the spirits are aged 6-24 months. Further it is poured into barrels already old - to complete the ripening. "Courvoisier" annually buys 2000 barrels in 33 different barrels. The firm has cognac storages of impressive sizes behind Zharnak. At this point the barrels are kept in an upright position for about 3 years.

Cognac Courvoisier has a fortress of 40 '. At the same time, the volume of reserve alcohols is 86 million bottles. These alcohols help to maintain the style of cognacs every year. Cognac Courvoisier VS was awarded several times with various prizes and awards.

Production

The company also owns its own trade house in Salinjaka. Cognac Courvoisier from here mainly goes to the market of North America.

In addition, the company has a factory that produces and local wine. It is sold in all markets in the UK, while in Germany it is supplied wholesale, serving as the base wine for making champagne.

The Museum

Trade House "Courvoisier" created a museum. It stores various personal belongings of Napoleon: greatcoat, famous tricorn, a jacket and a strand of ruler's hair. In this place, guests can get acquainted with the stages of making cognac: from growing grapes to distillation, from mixing alcohols to making barrels. The oldest bottle of cognac is stored in a "cognac paradise" - a paradise. It dates back to 1789. The museum also stores old spirits in straws with large bottles.

In 1988, the Committee for the design of bottles "Courvoisier" began to work. He was led by Erte, the French artist. The first work was cognac Vigne, made from alcohols in 1892. It was released in the volume of 12,000 bottles (the same volume was found and 6 other issues). The artist had full creative freedom in creating the design of each bottle. On her back, he painted a golden grape leaf, which symbolizes the precious quality of the fruits that were part of this cognac. It should be noted that over each bottle the work lasts about a month.

Among the best

Cognac Courvoisier (Cognac) for its existence was awarded a large number of medals at exhibitions in France, as well as at world-class competitions. In addition, the drink is included in the fourth of the best cognacs of the planet, it is released on a par with Remy Martin, Henness and Martel. For 2 centuries it preserves all the fame and strength of quality French drinks. For the production of "Courvoisier" grapes Uni Blanc, marked with the category "Crew". The aging of the drink lasts a long time, which was noted in the legislation of the country.

Types of "Courvoisier"

Cognac Courvoisier VS (reviews about it can be read in the article below) has a fairly extensive range and contains 8 varieties of the drink, different in the extract, and this is quite a lot. So, the drink VS has a pure light aroma, golden color, refined taste with notes of fresh flowers and fruits. This scale is the result of keeping the alcohols for a long time, which is much more than specified in the law for drinks of the VS category. It is pleasantly and easily drunk, ideal for people who are just beginning to be interested in cognacs. Exposure - up to twelve years.

Napoleon Fine Champagne

This drink is not ordinary cognac. He is a special pride of the whole cognac house as a whole. As, in fact, and cognac Courvoisier XO. The drink was stopped at the beginning of the 20th century, and it eventually became the true standard of quality. Its delicate aroma contains rather subtle notes of flowers, plums and port. This is the most classic and traditional version, aging of which reaches 15 years.

VSOP Exclusif

This cognac Courvoisier combines bright modern emotions and ancient traditions. Cognac alcohols, brought from Fen Bois, he adds notes of fresh fruit, which has a positive effect on the unusual nature of the drink. Alcohols from Petit and Gran Champagne give it harmony and depth, and from Bordery - some exotic, which is associated with the aroma of unusual colors for us. Exposure reaches 12 years.

XO Imperial

This cognac Courvoisier has a blend of mature alcohols, brought from Petit Champagne, Gran Champagne spirits, Borderi. The age of these alcohols is up to 35 years. This drink has a rich amber color, in its aroma, notes of chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, fruit, dried apricots and honey are felt. The taste of cognac is incredibly soft and refined, harmonious and velvety, it has an interesting aftertaste. The age of alcohols reaches 35 years.

VSOP Fine Champagne

This drink is the blend of Fin Champagne, in other words, the union of alcohols that were obtained in Petit Champagne and in Gran Champagne. This cognac Courvoisier VSOP reviews has only enthusiastic - it has an amber noble color, featuring shades of mahogany and gold. For the drink, aromas of honey, vanilla, ripe nuts and fruits are characteristic. The taste of the drink in the mouth opens gradually, while expressing all the refinement and sophistication.

Initiale Extra

This cognac Courvoisier has a blend of spirits laid for aging in the forties of the XX century. It is an elite product that combines the velvety taste of fruits, cinnamon, vanilla, cigars, amber and flowers. The taste when opened is incredibly rich, slightly oily. The age of alcohols is about 60 years. At the moment, Courvoisier Exclusif VSOP is often used for all sorts of cocktails. He adds to them a unique extravagance and originality. The saturated aroma, rich amber color and harmonious taste of the drink when applied in its pure form make it unforgettable.

Cognac Courvoisier: reviews

Judging by the reviews, this is an excellent cognac, which has a surprisingly easy and interesting taste. And the fact that today there are several kinds of it, only adds points to it among consumers. Many celebrate its exquisite taste, even the most inexpensive cognacs of the company.

For many years of its existence, this drink was able to win the recognition of a huge number of people, among whom appeared his ardent admirers, and collectors of rare and expensive bottles of this drink.

In Russia today, anyone can also get it in almost any hypermarket or large alcohol store.