🥃 Courvoisier XO Royal
Courvoisier line from Fins Bois de Jarnac and Grande Champagne; 40% ABV per The Luxe Review.
Courvoisier XO Royal is a relatively new line of the Courvoisier cognac house. According to the brand's website, it was inspired by the cognacs served at European courts: King Edward VII ordered his own blend, and the sixth chief blender, Patrice Pinet, recreated it from bottles in the Paradis cellar at Jarnac. According to The Luxe Review, its strength is 40% ABV.
Production. It is a combination of Fins Bois de Jarnac and Grande Champagne. The brand describes a dark amber colour, an aroma of truffle and summer flowers, and a taste of toasted hazelnut, honey and cinnamon, with a long finish. The age of the spirits is not officially stated; The Luxe Review only notes that the facets on the stopper symbolise the maximum age in the blend. It is a permanent line, not a limited edition.
Why this matters to you. XO Royal differs from X.O in its crus and its history, so do not treat it as just another XO. The X.O designation guarantees at least 10 years for the youngest spirit. Check the name on the label. The WHO reminds us that no level of alcohol is safe.
Facts
| Year founded | line presented around 2022 (per The Luxe Review); Courvoisier house — early 19th century |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | AOC Cognac (cahier des charges); EU PDO Cognac |
| Raw material | Fins Bois de Jarnac and Grande Champagne spirits |
| Distillation method | twice in copper stills |
| Minimum maturation | XO — at least 10 years for the youngest spirit; exact age not stated |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV (per The Luxe Review) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Courvoisier XO Royal → 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 V.S, 🥃 Courvoisier V.S.O.P, 🥃 Courvoisier Extra, 🥃 Courvoisier V.S, 🥃 Courvoisier V.S.O.P, 🥃 Courvoisier X.O, 🥃 Courvoisier X.O, 🥃 VS, VSOP, XO, 🥃 Hors d'âge cognac
Frequently asked questions
Is XO Royal a historical Edward VII blend?
Not exactly: according to the brand's website, it is a new blend inspired by the one the king ordered, recreated from bottles in the Paradis cellar.
What is the strength of XO Royal?
According to The Luxe Review, 40% ABV.
How old is XO Royal?
The producer does not state the age; the sources give only the XO minimum of 10 years.
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.
- 🥃 Hors d'âge cognac — An age mark for cognac: the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend has been aged in oak for at least 10 years, the same as for XO.
Similar
🥃 Courvoisier Extra · 🥃 Courvoisier X.O · 🥃 Courvoisier V.S · 🥃 Courvoisier V.S.O.P · 🥃 Hennessy Paradis · 🥃 Hennessy V.S
⚠️ 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: XO Royal (Fins Bois de Jarnac and Grande Champagne; Edward VII blend revived from Paradis cellar)
- The Luxe Review: Courvoisier XO Royal cognac review (40 %, Fins Bois and Grande Champagne, permanent range addition)
- Courvoisier: Our Process (four crus, double distillation in 25 hl pot stills, French oak casks)
- 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)