1980s Courvoisier VSOP fine champagne le cognac de napoleon

Colour: Dark amber.

Nose: Classic,  old Cognac, rather on chocolate and Demerara sugar than on fresh fruits. Develops mainly on all kinds of raisins.

Mouth: A caramelly sweetness, then some cooked honey (honeyed peanuts and pecans), and an avalanche of raisins. A little toffee as well. 

Finish: Caramel and raisins. Comments: old style Cognac, extremely far from what modern houses and growers are making or selecting these days. Perhaps a little lazy for contemporary palates, but certainly very fine. Just a bit…