Courvoisier Cognac
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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 place 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 polished, accessible house style, but it has also shown that it can produce Cognacs of greater depth and distinction than the broader 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 show a readiness 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 shorthand sometimes implied, but the Napoleonic link is deeply embedded in the brand's identity and continues to form part of 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 grand old name. With a broad core range and a stronger luxury focus under current ownership, it continues to hold an important place at the more visible and internationally recognised end of the Cognac world.
