Courvoisier Cognac

Courvoisier is one of the "big four" Cognac houses, alongside Hennessy, Martell and Rémy Martin, and remains one of the category's most recognisable names worldwide. Founded in Jarnac in 1828 by Félix Courvoisier, it is actually the youngest of those four historic houses, though its reputation and global reach position it firmly among Cognac's established elite. Today the brand is owned by Campari Group, which completed its acquisition of Courvoisier in 2024.

Over the years Courvoisier has built its reputation on a refined, approachable house style, but it has also demonstrated that it can produce Cognacs of greater depth and distinction than the broadest image of the brand might suggest. Premium expressions such as Extra, XO, XO Royal and L'Essence de Courvoisier showcase the richer and more ambitious side of the house, while limited editions such as the Mizunara blends reveal a willingness to experiment within a recognisably Courvoisier framework.

Courvoisier has long capitalised on its connection with Napoleon, and that association remains part of the house's modern heritage story. The historical relationship is more complex than the old marketing messaging sometimes suggested, but the Napoleonic link is deeply embedded in the brand's identity and continues to shape how Courvoisier presents its own history today.

What matters most, however, is that Courvoisier remains an active and significant Cognac house rather than simply a prestigious old name. With a comprehensive core range and a stronger luxury focus under current ownership, it continues to hold an important position at the more visible and internationally recognised end of the Cognac world.