Collectors Edition No 1 VS
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit, this Cognac does not mature further in the bottle. It is bottled at its peak complexity and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release, remaining stable for decades when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Dark chocolate desserts, cured meats and charcuterie, or rich blue cheeses.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Hennessy Collectors Edition No 1 VS represents a vibrant celebration of the house's signature Very Special blend, housed in a unique, artistically designed bottle that bridges centuries of tradition with modern culture. The VS expression itself traces its roots back to 1865, when Maurice Hennessy created the star-based classification system for Cognac. Crafted primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes harvested across the chalky soils of the Cognac appellation, the eaux-de-vie undergo traditional double-distillation in copper Charentais alembic stills. They are then aged in French Limousin oak casks, where they develop a robust, lively character. This collector's edition delivers the classic Hennessy VS profile: an aromatic bouquet of toasted oak, fresh citrus, and grilled almonds, leading to a warm, dynamic palate with hints of brown sugar and baking spices.
🍾 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.