The different spirits used in Courvoisier Initiale Extra Cognac were aged for 30 to 50 years in oak barrels. Courvoisier is amongst the four leading cognac houses in the world. Legend has it that the emperor Napoleon himself chose Courvoisier as his preferred cognac. Therefore Courvoisier is often referred to as “The Cognac of Napoleon”. The company dates back to 1828 and since has its headquarters in the town of Jarnac.
