🥃 Courvoisier V.S
The youngest Courvoisier line, a cognac marked V.S; 40% ABV and mostly Fins Bois per Difford's Guide.
Courvoisier V.S is the youngest and most approachable line of the Courvoisier cognac house. The producer calls it a gentle introduction to the range; according to Difford's Guide, it is a cognac at 40% ABV, mostly Fins Bois with some Petite Champagne. It is an AOC Cognac from Jarnac.
Production. According to the brand's website, the blend includes Bon Bois and Fins Bois spirits, distilled without lees, and Petite Champagne, distilled on lees, which adds complexity and length. The brand promises flavours of apple, pear, grapefruit and spring flowers. The legal minimum for the V.S designation is 2 years for the youngest spirit; the producer does not state the average age of the blend.
Why this matters to you. V.S is the entry point into Courvoisier; it differs from V.S.O.P and X.O by its younger spirits. Check the designation on the label and compare it with the V.S of other houses, such as Hennessy. The WHO reminds us that no level of alcohol is safe.
Facts
| Year founded | the Courvoisier house — early 19th century; the year the V.S line appeared is not given in the sources |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | AOC Cognac (cahier des charges); EU PDO Cognac |
| Raw material | Fins Bois, Bon Bois and Petite Champagne cognac spirits |
| Distillation method | twice in copper stills; part of the spirits distilled on lees |
| Minimum maturation | V.S — at least 2 years for the youngest spirit |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV (per Difford's Guide) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Courvoisier V.S → packed in → 🍷 Oak barrel ← packed in ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Courvoisier, 🥃 Cognac
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Courvoisier Extra, 🥃 Courvoisier Extra, 🥃 Courvoisier V.S.O.P, 🥃 Courvoisier XO Royal, 🥃 Courvoisier X.O, 🥃 Courvoisier V.S.O.P, 🥃 Courvoisier XO Royal, 🥃 Courvoisier X.O, 🥃 VS, VSOP, XO, 🥃 Hennessy V.S
Frequently asked questions
Is V.S just three stars with no age?
No: the V.S designation means the youngest spirit in the blend has been aged in oak for at least 2 years, although the overall age of the blend may be greater.
What is the strength of Courvoisier V.S?
According to Difford's Guide, 40% ABV, which is also the minimum for cognac.
Which crus make up V.S?
According to the brand's website, Bon Bois, Fins Bois and Petite Champagne; Difford's Guide mentions mostly Fins Bois with some Petite Champagne.
What to read next
- 🥃 Courvoisier Extra — The oldest Courvoisier line, from Grande Champagne and Borderies; the brand's website gives an age of up to 50 years.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Oak barrel — A wooden barrel of oak staves in which wine matures and breathes.
- 🥃 VS, VSOP, XO — Cognac age statements, based on the youngest spirit in the blend.
- 🥃 Courvoisier X.O — Older Courvoisier line marked X.O; the brand's website gives 11 to 25 years, Difford's Guide 15 to 30 years.
Similar
🥃 Courvoisier V.S.O.P · 🥃 Courvoisier XO Royal · 🥃 Courvoisier Extra · 🥃 Courvoisier X.O · 🥃 Hennessy Paradis · 🥃 Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Courvoisier: VS (Cognac in Blossom; Bon Bois, Fins Bois and Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie)
- Difford's Guide: Courvoisier VS (40 %, mostly Fins Bois with some Petite Champagne)
- Difford's Guide: Cognac summarised (crus, double distillation, minimum ages VS/VSOP/XO, oak 270–450 l)
- Cahier des charges de l'AOC «Cognac», arrêté du 10 juin 2026, BO Agri 18.06.2026 (comptes d'âge, mentions de vieillissement)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)