La Dame de la Richonne Decanter
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a fully matured, ultra-premium Cognac, this spirit is bottled at its absolute peak of complexity and does not require further aging; it can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich dark chocolate tarts, artisanal blue cheeses like Roquefort, or slow-cooked duck breast.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Named in honor of Hennessy's historic home on the Rue de la Richonne in Cognac, France, La Dame de la Richonne represents the pinnacle of the house's blending artistry. This ultra-rare, prestige release showcases exceptionally old and complex eaux-de-vie drawn from the deepest recesses of the Founder's Cellar (Chai du Fondateur), where the most precious spirits are preserved in glass demijohns. Crafted primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in the region's coveted chalky soils, the components undergo traditional double-distillation in copper Charentais alembic stills before their decades-long slumber in Limousin oak casks. The resulting blend is a masterclass in elegance, offering a rich tapestry of rancio, dried fruits, warm spices, and delicate floral notes, presented in an exquisite decanter that pays tribute to Hennessy's centuries-old heritage.
🍾 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.