Landed 1992
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As a fully matured, vintage spirit bottled at its peak, it is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon opening and will remain pristine for several decades if stored properly.
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Dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses like Roquefort, or a selection of dried fruits and roasted nuts.
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The Hennessy Landed 1992 represents a poetic chapter in the history of Cognac, celebrating the historic 'Early Landed' tradition. In this centuries-old practice, select casks of a single vintage—in this case, the exceptional 1992 harvest—are shipped from the banks of the Charente River to the damp, cool bonded warehouses of the United Kingdom shortly after distillation. Maturing in this maritime, high-humidity climate slows down evaporation and wood extraction, allowing the spirit to develop a remarkably elegant, pale, and ethereal character. Distilled from traditional Ugni Blanc grapes in copper Charentais alembic stills, this vintage showcases a delicate harmony of candied citrus, white flowers, and soft, integrated oak, far removed from the heavier, spice-driven profiles of traditional French-aged Cognacs.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.