Courvoisier 21 Year Old Cognac
Courvoisier 21 Year Old Cognac is a 40% ABV (80 proof) XO-tier cognac from the Connoisseur Collection — eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the Grande Champagne cru, aged a minimum of 21 years in hand-selected Tronçais oak barrels. Courvoisier was a first-mover on BNIC-tracked age statements when the Connoisseur Collection launched in 2010, and master blender Patrice Pinet built this expression on a two-step aging process: young French oak first, then long rest in reused casks. A 750mL bottle of 21-year-old Grande Champagne for serious cognac drinkers. Buy Courvoisier cognac online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof, US 750mL bottle)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: Minimum 21 years, Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie
- Casks: Hand-selected Tronçais oak; two-step aging
- Origin: Cognac, France (Grande Champagne cru)
21 Years in Grande Champagne
Grande Champagne is the premier cru of the Cognac region — chalky soils, slow-maturing eaux-de-vie — and 21 years in oak turns that pedigree into depth: the press and trade notes read dried hazelnut, dried apricots, and figs giving way to cocoa, honey, and smooth spices (white pepper, coriander) on the nose; candied orange and gingerbread, smooth and voluptuous, on the palate; leather and fine cigar on the finish. The Connoisseur Collection was Courvoisier's answer to collectors who wanted verified age on the label, not just a VSOP/XO designation. Explore more Courvoisier cognacs or the cognac collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dried hazelnut, dried apricots, figs, then cocoa, honey, white pepper, coriander. Palate: candied orange and gingerbread — smooth, voluptuous. Finish: leather and fine cigar. Rich amber from two decades in Tronçais oak.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip or snifter, at room temperature — 21-year-old Grande Champagne needs nothing added. One drop of water can open the spice, but ice would be a waste. Pair with dark chocolate or a cigar for the full finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Connoisseur Collection? Courvoisier's age-stated cognac line, launched in 2010 — the 21 Year Old is built exclusively from Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie with BNIC-tracked aging.
Is Courvoisier 21 an XO? It exceeds XO requirements: XO mandates 10 years minimum; this is a minimum 21-year-old expression.
What does Courvoisier 21 taste like? Dried fruit and hazelnut, cocoa and honey, candied orange and gingerbread, finishing on leather and fine cigar.
Buy Courvoisier 21 Year Old Cognac online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.