In his student days, Napoleon was a famous historical figure; however, since he came into contact with Cognac, he was confused by Napoleon's multiple identities. Some people say it is still a cognac grade, and some people say it is a cognac brand. What is going on here? In fact, these statements are correct, so what does this have to do with our protagonist today, Napoleon Cognac (Courvoisier)?
The multiple identities of "Napoleon"
(1) Historical figures: Napoleon I, Emperor of the First French Empire
Napoleon I was a powerful French emperor, he is recognized as a military genius. Wherever Napoleon went, he was always invincible and invincible. He is the founder of the First Empire in France, and he is also known for his achievements. As the saying goes, France has three treasures, wine, champagne and cognac are good! Indeed, these three things are the most proud of the French, and this great military strategist has made no secret of his love for these fine wines. Among the wines, his favorite is Chambertin (Bourgogne), which was not very famous at that time. In Champagne, he prefers Champange Moet & Chandon (Champange Moet & Chandon). The Napoleon Cognac has a soft spot. According to legend, he always takes a bucket with him every time he sets out. His love is beyond words.
(2) Brand: one of the four giants in the cognac industry
Nathan The name is not Napoleon, but Courvoisier. Why was it translated as Napoleon when he arrived in China? In fact, as mentioned earlier, the name Napoleon Cognac originated from the famous Napoleon I. Because the Emperor Napoleon once stayed at the Napoleon Cognac distillery and took away several barrels of cognac, these cognacs were also appreciated by the British officers accompanying Napoleon, so they affectionately called it "The Cognac of Napoleon", It means "Napoleon Cognac". In 1869, Napoleon III, the successor of Napoleon I, also awarded Napoleon Cognac the title of "Fournisseur de la Cour Imperiale", which naturally further established the status of Napoleon Cognac in France. Therefore, when this cognac was introduced to China, the name Napoleon made everyone remember it at once! It is said that the Napoleon Cognac brand logo (pictured above) is the silhouette of the Emperor Napoleon.
(3) Cognac grade: has the same legal ageing time as XO
Napoleon: After the wind and rain, it has become one of the most famous cognac brands in the world.
Napoleon Cognac was founded in France at the time of the Great Revolution. At that time, Napoleon I had already created it. First French Empire. In 1811, the French emperor visited the cellar of Napoleon's cognac at the time, and then equipped his artillery with cognac to inspire fighting spirit. In 1815, Napoleon was exiled to the Atlantic Ocean after defeating Waterloo in 1815. According to legend, he was allowed to carry certain luxury goods during his exile. He chose a few barrels of cognac. During the trip, this wine was loved by British officials, so they called it. As "Napoleon Brandy." By 1869, the reputation of Napoleon's cognac was growing day by day, and the royal families of France, Denmark, Britain and Sweden all favored it. At the Paris World Exposition held in 1889 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the French Revolution, Napoleon Cognac was the designated wine. Therefore, even if it was born in such an unstable environment, this cognac brand has still undergone wind and rain to become one of the most famous cognac brands in the world.
Napoleon Cognac is owned by global spirits giant Suntory
Napoleon Cognac is owned by Beam Suntory, which is a subsidiary of Suntory in Japan. Its brands include many well-known spirits brands, such as Japanese whisky brands Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki, Scotch whisky brands Laphroaig and Bowmore, and American whisky brand Jimbian (Jim Beam) and Maker&x27;s Mark, etc.
How many kinds of wine are there in Napoleon Cognac?
There are many Napoleon cognacs, both introductory series and expensive high-end ones. The following mainly lists some classic wines.
(1) Napoleon VS: Entry level
(2) Napoleon VSOP: mass consumer
04a7b#
04a8b8 That is, Very Superior Old Pale, one level higher than VS, and the legal ageing time is not less than 4 years, but Napoleon VSOP generally uses base wines that are up to 10 years old. Most of the cognac wine grapes come from the Grande Champagne (Grande Champagne), and some come from the Petite Champagne and high-quality forest areas. This cognac is suitable for middle-class consumption and is one of the most popular wines in Napoleon cognac.
(3) Napoleon Golden Zun: VSOP level, the first choice for cocktail preparation
8b0f0f0248#a7d##
Napoleon Golden Zun (VSOP Exclusif) belongs to VSOP grade, with complex aromas, rich layers and many uses, and affordable prices, it is the first choice for making cocktails. The bottle of this wine is completely different from the previous two, and the overall look is relatively slender.
(4) Napoleon XO: Senior Enthusiast Edition
04a7b#b0248b#04a8b8 XO is the abbreviation of Extra Old. The legal ageing time is 6 years. The ageing time of the base wine of this Napoleon XO is generally 11-25 years. This is a premium cognac that has been perfectly blended and matured and is considered one of the best XOs in the world. It is characterized by the layering and fullness of the cognac aroma. It is very well-known in China and is the favorite of many cognac geeks.
(5) Napoleon Napoleon: Born to commemorate Napoleon
(6) Napoleon 12 years and Napoleon 21 years: the first batch of cognacs
8a7d#0#
Under normal circumstances, cognac is made from a mixture of base wines of various years, so the vintage is rarely indicated on the wine label. Napoleon's cognac was the first to be launched, and two cognacs marked with the year were released, namely Napoleon 12 years and Napoleon 21 years. One of them is from Borderies and the other is from Grand Champagne.
Napoleon’s chief bartender, Patrice Pinet (Patrice Pinet) said: 12 years of wine age is when he believes that the best wines in the border woods can exude the most wonderful aroma; and 21 years old is not only for many young people The maturity period, for many connoisseurs, is also the perfect time to taste the fine wines of the Grand Champagne region. ”
(7) Napoleon Supreme: Master's Choice
(8) Napoleon Succession JS: Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s coronation
Emperor Napoleon was crowned in 1804. To commemorate the 200th anniversary of his coronation, Napoleon Cognac specially brewed this Succession JS, and the output Limited, there are only 2,500 bottles. This wine also has a special wooden box, which is a very exquisite handmade box, which is an imitation of the special box during the Napoleon campaign.
(9) Napoleon I：The wine of local tyrants
This cognac part called Napoleon I (L&x27; Essence de Courvois2) The water of life is extremely rare a century ago, so it has a very unique depth of layers and a harmonious and balanced taste. It is made up of more than 100 kinds of water of life, which is extremely rare and very suitable for storing and drinking at important moments in life. It is reported that the bottle of this wine is handmade by more than 30 Baccarat crystal workers. The wine stopper is also crystal, so the price of the whole bottle of wine is naturally high. It is not too much to call it "the wine of the rich".
(10) Napoleon Artisan Edition series VS, VSOP and XO: Collection series
8b0f#248b#usually In this case, Cognac has only been aged in oak barrels once, but the Artisan Edition series is different. Among them, VS has been aged in oak barrels twice: first, the most professional grape growers select the right water of life, and then pass It was carefully crafted by Napoleon's chief bartender and then matured twice to finally get this cognac. VSOP is three-time oak barrel maturation. Before finally entering the old wooden barrels, it needs to go through new oak barrels and traditional barrels. There are more XOs. This wine is matured in the Grand Champagne and Bordering areas. It has been aged in French oak barrels for 3 times and in ancient large barrels, and finally forged a beautiful cognac with complex aroma and smooth taste.
(11) The Royal Court of Napoleon: a premium cognac specially designed for Asian followers
048b0f#
Napoleon Cognac attaches great importance to the Asian market, this Courvoisier Emperor can be described as tailor-made for the Chinese market. The base wine of this wine has been aged in oak barrels for more than 15 years. It is a new product positioned in the high-end market, but among the top cognacs, its price is relatively moderate, so it has more affinity.
Napoleon Cognac: The only cognac brand that has won the honorary title of the highest quality in France.
In addition to the aforementioned it was loved by Napoleon I and Napoleon III. In today's France, Napoleon Cognac also has an unparalleled lofty status.
In 1983, Napoleon Cognac won the "Prestige de la France" award, which is the highest quality honorary title in France. Napoleon Cognac is the first and only Cognac brand to receive this award. The award was personally awarded by the mayor of Paris and later French President Jacques Chirac.
The famous Josephine bottle
In 1951, Napoleon Cognac launched a bottle of Josephine, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, Josephine (Josephine) The named bottle completely subverts the visual sense of cognac. People have speculated on this. Some people think that it is made in imitation of Josephine's skirt, because this bottle is very similar to the popular Qianqian waist and elegant wide skirt at that time; some people speculate that this bottle is made of that. The brandy cup of the 19's was reversed and imitated. In short, this wine bottle has become a classic in the cognac world and a symbol of the finest cognac. At present, Napoleon VS, VSOP and Artisan Edition series VS all use this type of bottle.
Napoleon 1Cognac 814: the cognac that witnessed Napoleon's defeat of Waterloo In love with Napoleon Cognac, he has always been with him in his most glorious period. However, what I never expected was that Napoleon's 1814 Cognac witnessed the worst moment in the history of this great military strategist. According to legend, in 1814, the Lord of Normandy prepared to present the cognac of this year to Napoleon, who was about to expedition to Waterloo, to celebrate his victory. Unexpectedly, Napoleon was defeated and exiled to the desert island, and the celebration wine was also regrettable. In short, this cognac brand can be said to have witnessed the most glorious moments of Emperor Napoleon, and also witnessed his most desolate period. These two major historical events have had a huge impact on France and even Europe as a whole, and Napoleon's cognac has also become a multitude. Eye-catching fine wines.
