JA'Hennessy & C
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a highly stable distilled spirit, this Cognac does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon opening, remaining pristine for decades when stored properly.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Decadent dark chocolate desserts, artisanal aged blue cheeses, and slow-roasted duck breast.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Representing the historic heart of the world's most famous Cognac house, bottlings under the historic 'Jas Hennessy & Co' (often labeled as JA's Hennessy & C) carry centuries of French distilling heritage. Established under this name in 1813 by James Hennessy, the house perfected the art of selecting, aging, and blending precious eaux-de-vie. Sourced primarily from the premier crus of the Cognac region, including Grande Champagne and Borderies, the blend relies heavily on the Ugni Blanc grape. Double-distilled in traditional copper Charentais stills, the spirit is aged in Tronçais and Limousin French oak casks. This meticulous process yields a legendary spirit celebrated for its deep amber hue, complex aromas of dried stone fruits, warm baking spices, leather, and toasted oak, offering a liquid history of Charente craftsmanship.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Maison Hennessy blev grundlagt i 1765 af den irske officer Richard Hennessy og er i dag verdens førende cognachus med beliggenhed ved bredden af Charente-floden i Cognac. Husets uforlignelige kvalitet bygger på århundreders savoir-faire og et historisk, traditionsrigt samarbejde gennem flere generationer med Fillioux-familiens Master Blenders. Hennessy udvælger nøje Ugni Blanc-druer fra Cognacs fineste crus – herunder Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies og Fins Bois – som dobbeltdestilleres i traditionelle kobberkedler og efterfølgende modnes tålmodigt på fintporede franske egetræsfade. Huset er berømt for at sætte internationale standarder, og det ikoniske sortiment spænder fra den elegante VSOP Privilège og den oprindelige X.O, skabt i 1870, til enestående prestigeblandinger som Hennessy Paradis og Richard Hennessy.