1970s Courvoisier Napoleon Fine Champagne Brandy in Baccarat Crystal Decanter

Courvoisier Napoleon Cognac

Baccarat Crystal Bot.1970s

This is a stunning Baccarat crystal decanter, numbered AU1252, containing a 1970s Courvoisier Cognac.

Renowned for its exceptional quality and heritage, Courvoisier is famously linked to Napoleon himself.

The decanter includes its original crystal stopper, an authenticity certificate, and a luxurious green velvet box embossed with Napoleon’s silhouette. This rare and refined collector’s item embodies the artistry of Baccarat crystal and the historic prestige of Courvoisier.

1970s Courvoisier Napoléon Fine Champagne – Tasting Notes

Appearance - Dark amber / deep copper, consistently noted across reviews and merchant descriptions.

Aroma - A remarkably expressive, mature nose: Dried apricot and other dried fruits. Sandalwood — a signature aromatic marker for this bottling. Mushroom / under‑earth tones, giving a refined rancio complexity. Caramel and iodine hints also appear in some descriptions

Palate - Voluptuous, full, and mellow, yet still showing power — a classic Courvoisier trait in this era. Layered dried fruit, spice, tobacco, and orange peel (noted in vintage‑specific critic reviews)Exceptional depth and length, repeatedly emphasised in multiple sources

Finish - Long, satisfying, and expressive, with flavours echoing the nose: dried fruit, spice, and gentle rancio warmth.

A Fine Champagne blend (Grande & Petite Champagne), with eaux‑de‑vie aged roughly 15–25 years on average. The 1970s bottlings are widely regarded as having the old Courvoisier “magical spark,” with intensity and complexity surpassing many later Napoléon and even some XO releases. Known for its silky alcohol integration, with none of the aggressiveness found in younger blends