Kim Jones XO
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a fully matured, high-strength spirit, this Cognac is bottled at its peak and does not age further in glass; it can be enjoyed immediately upon release or cellared indefinitely under proper conditions.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Dark chocolate desserts, roasted duck breast, or aged Gouda cheese.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
In an extraordinary intersection of haute couture and centuries-old spirits heritage, Hennessy partnered with legendary fashion designer Kim Jones to create a striking, limited-edition presentation of the iconic Hennessy X.O. First created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for his inner circle, X.O (Extra Old) established a global standard for aged Cognac. This expression is crafted from a masterfully curated blend of over one hundred eaux-de-vie, primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes harvested across the premier crus of the Cognac region, including Grande and Petite Champagne. Aged for up to several decades in French Limousin oak casks, the spirit develops a deep amber hue and a complex aromatic profile. Kim Jones honors this legacy by wrapping the decanter in a sleek, structural second skin of aluminum, evoking both the draping of couture fabric and the protective nature of the historic cellars. The liquid inside remains the classic, powerful Hennessy X.O, showcasing layers of candied fruit, sweet spices, cocoa, and a robust, peppery 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.