Courvoisier Cognac Initiale Extra 750mL is an ultra-prestige Cognac meticulously crafted from a rare selection of eaux-de-vie aged 30 to 50 years from the Grande Champagne and Borderies crus. Representing the pinnacle of Courvoisier’s artisanal blending, Initiale Extra offers remarkable depth, elegance, and harmony—making it one of the most coveted luxury Cognacs in the world.

This masterpiece unfolds in layers of candied orange, dried fig, leather, delicate florals, rich oak, cocoa, and spice, each sip revealing new dimensions shaped by decades of patient maturation. Silky, complex, and profoundly expressive, Courvoisier Initiale Extra is designed for connoisseurs who appreciate rare, meticulously aged spirits.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Candied orange peel, dried figs, leather, floral notes, aged oak

• Palate: Rich caramel, cocoa, warm spice, dried fruit, honey, polished oak

• Finish: Exceptionally long, velvety, with lingering fruit, spice, and refined oak

FAQs

• What makes Courvoisier Initiale Extra special?
It uses extremely old eaux-de-vie (30–50 years) from top crus, offering unmatched complexity and richness.

• What regions is it sourced from?
Grande Champagne and Borderies, two of Cognac’s most celebrated terroirs.

• How should I drink it?
Enjoy neat in a snifter or tulip glass to experience its full aromatic depth.

• Is it limited or rare?
Yes — Initiale Extra is produced in very small quantities, making it highly collectible.

• What does it taste like compared to XO?
It is significantly richer, older, deeper, and more luxurious, offering layers not found in younger Cognacs.

• What is the ABV?
Courvoisier Initiale Extra is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).