Courvoisier VS without GP

Volume: 0.7 litres | Alcohol content: 40%

Special Features:

Courvoisier VS brings together eaux-de-vie from three growing areas within the Cognac region: Fins Bois and Petite Champagne form the foundation, complemented by a small proportion of Bons Bois. Different distillation methods are deliberately used. Wines from Fins Bois and Bons Bois are distilled without lees, allowing their fruit notes to come forward. Distilling the Petite Champagne wines with their lees, by contrast, contributes complexity and length.

Apple, pear, grapefruit and spring blossoms shape the character of this VS. Maturation in French oak complements the fruit and floral notes without overwhelming them with woody flavours. Courvoisier VS can be enjoyed neat at room temperature or used in cocktails and long drinks. This version contains 0.7 litres at 40% alcohol and comes without gift packaging.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: On the nose, ripe apricots, dried figs and dates mingle with floral notes. Toasted nuances, sweet spices and sandalwood complete the bouquet.
• Palate: The Cognac is fresh, full-bodied and harmonious on the palate. Pronounced fruit notes of apple, pear and grapefruit meet floral impressions and delicate oak.
• Finish: The finish is long and powerful, with a fresh oak note lingering on the palate.

Distillery/Bottler:

Courvoisier is based in Jarnac, in France’s Charente region. The house uses small, 25-hectolitre stills to produce its Cognac and distils the wine twice. Only the heart of the distillate is selected for subsequent cask maturation.

Cask preparation is also part of the house’s approach: Courvoisier selects French oak from sustainably managed forests and allows the wood, cut into staves, to dry naturally before coopers turn it into casks. Tight-grained and wide-grained oak are deliberately used for their different contributions to vanilla, spice and body. The selection and blending of the matured eaux-de-vie bring these influences together in each Cognac.

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