Fine
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, it does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Once opened, it retains its peak quality for several years if kept sealed in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Apricot tart, mild creamy cheeses, or cured meats and charcuterie.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hennessy Fine de Cognac, often simply known as Hennessy Fine, was introduced in 2002 as a modern and innovative expression from the legendary house of Hennessy. Designed to be lighter, more vibrant, and highly versatile, it is crafted from a selection of young, expressive eaux-de-vie primarily sourced from the Fins Bois and Borderies crus, along with components from Grande and Petite Champagne. Unlike the heavier, deeply oaked traditional VSOP or XO expressions, Fine de Cognac is aged in seasoned French oak casks that have already lost some of their aggressive tannins, preserving the delicate floral and fresh fruit notes of the Ugni Blanc grape. This results in a harmonious blend featuring notes of citrus peel, honey, nougat, and light brioche, representing a bridge between traditional cognac craftsmanship and contemporary mixology culture.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy, Maison Hennessy is the world's leading Cognac house, nestled along the banks of the Charente River in Cognac, France. The house's enduring excellence is rooted in centuries of savoir-faire and a historic multi-generational collaboration with the Fillioux family of Master Blenders. Utilizing meticulously selected Ugni Blanc grapes from Cognac's finest crus—including Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois—Hennessy double-distills in traditional copper pot stills before patient maturation in fine-grained French oak casks. Renowned for setting international benchmarks, its iconic range spans the elegant VSOP Privilège and the original X.O—pioneered in 1870—to exceptional prestige assemblages like Hennessy Paradis and Richard Hennessy.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Ugni Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
40%