Exclusive Collection N°1 XO
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a fully matured, ultra-premium XO Cognac, this spirit is bottled at its absolute peak of complexity and does not require further aging. It is ready to be savored immediately upon release and, if stored upright in a cool, dark place, will maintain its exceptional character indefinitely.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich dark chocolate tarts, slow-roasted duck breast with a spiced plum glaze, and artisanal blue cheeses such as Roquefort.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Hennessy Exclusive Collection N°1 XO represents a luxurious celebration of the world's first 'Extra Old' Cognac, a category originally created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for his private circle of friends. This exceptional blend is composed of over one hundred carefully selected eaux-de-vie, primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes harvested across the finest crus of the Cognac region, including Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois. These components are double-distilled in traditional copper Charentais alembic stills and aged for up to thirty years in French Limousin oak casks. The Exclusive Collection N°1 showcases this historic blend in a specially designed, artistic decanter that accentuates the spirit's deep, shimmering amber hue. On the palate, it delivers a legendary symphony of rich dark chocolate, candied fruits, sweet clove, black pepper, and warm leather, culminating in an incredibly long, velvety finish.
🍾 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.