Fine Champagne VSOP Carafe Baccarat Decanter
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As a distilled spirit, Cognac does not mature further once bottled. This rare decanter is ready to be enjoyed immediately and will remain stable indefinitely if stored in a cool, dark place with the bottle kept upright.
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Dark chocolate truffles, roasted glazed duck, aged Gouda cheese
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This rare and highly collectible bottling from the historic house of Hennessy features their celebrated Fine Champagne VSOP, a masterfully crafted blend of eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the two premier crus of the Cognac region: Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, with Grande Champagne representing at least half of the blend. Presented in an exquisite, hand-crafted crystal carafe by the legendary French glassmaker Baccarat, this release showcases the mid-20th-century artistry of both spirits blending and luxury decanter design. The eaux-de-vie are distilled primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes using traditional copper Charentais alembic stills and aged in French oak casks from the Limousin forest. The result is a remarkably harmonious Cognac, offering a rich bouquet of dried apricots, honey, toasted almonds, and delicate floral notes, underpinned by a soft, warming rancio.
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Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy in the historic town of Cognac, France, Hennessy has grown to become the world's most celebrated Cognac house. Headquartered on the banks of the Charente River along Rue de la Richonne, the house is renowned for its centuries-old blending heritage, famously guided by eight generations of master blenders from the Fillioux family. Utilizing traditional double-distillation in copper Charentais alembic stills, Hennessy ages its precious eaux-de-vie in French oak casks sourced from the Limousin forest to develop unparalleled complexity and depth. The estate's legendary portfolio is defined by iconic expressions such as the VSOP Privilège, the pioneering XO Cognac—a category first created by Maurice Hennessy in 1870—and the exquisite, ultra-premium Hennessy Paradis.