Black
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit, Hennessy Black does not mature further in the bottle. It is released fully ready to be enjoyed and will maintain its peak quality indefinitely when stored in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Pairs exceptionally well with dark chocolate truffles, artisanal charcuterie boards featuring cured meats, or spicy Asian cuisine such as Peking duck.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Hennessy Black represents a bold, contemporary departure from traditional Cognac conventions. Released in 2009, this vibrant expression was specifically crafted by Hennessy’s master blenders to bring a lighter, more mixable spirit to the modern palate. It is a carefully curated blend of approximately 35 to 45 different floral and elegant eaux-de-vie, distilled primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in the chalky soils of the Cognac region. Unlike traditional expressions that spend decades absorbing heavy tannins from new oak, Hennessy Black is aged in older, seasoned French oak casks. This deliberate choice minimizes wood influence, preserving a pale gold hue and a fresh, aromatic profile defined by jasmine, orange blossom, and fresh honey. It stands as a testament to Hennessy’s ability to innovate while honoring its 250-year-old legacy of double-distillation in copper Charentais alembic stills.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Maison Hennessy blev grundlagt i 1765 ved Charente-flodens bredder af den irske officer Richard Hennessy og har lige siden defineret den moderne cognacs prestige og identitet. Huset henter primært Ugni Blanc-druer fra regionens fremmeste crus – herunder Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies og Fins Bois. Her sikrer den kalkrige undergrund og det tempererede, maritime mikroklima grundvine med en markant, spændstig syre. Efter traditionel dobbeltdestillation på bærmen i klassiske Charentais-kobberkedler modner de unge eaux-de-vie på finkornede franske egetræsfade fra Tronçais og Limousin, fordelt mellem både fugtige og tørre lagringskældre. Den minutiøse blanding varetages i dag af Renaud Fillioux de Gironde og husets velrenommerede smagekomité som ottende generation i Fillioux-dynastiet. Lige fra referenceaftapninger som V.S.O.P Privilège og X.O til mesterlige prestigeblend som Hennessy Paradis og Richard Hennessy inkarnerer huset en enestående renhed, struktur og århundreders uovertrufne blendingekspertise.