La Vignerie
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As a distilled spirit matured in oak prior to bottling, it is ready to enjoy upon release and can be preserved indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate truffles, artisanal blue cheeses, and rich duck rillettes.
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Hennessy's 'La Vignerie' represents a distinctive chapter in the storied history of this legendary Cognac house, highlighting the concept of single-distillery expressions. Sourced from the Fins Bois cru, known for its clay-limestone soils, La Vignerie produces eaux-de-vie characterized by their roundness, flexibility, and charming floral aromas. Distilled in traditional copper Charentais alembic stills and matured in French oak casks, this expression showcases the specific terroir of the Fins Bois region. It departs from Hennessy's traditional art of multi-distillery blending to celebrate the singular, elegant, and fruit-forward personality of a single estate, offering a rare glimpse into the focused craftsmanship of Cognac's historic heartland.
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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.