Limited Gold Edition VS
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this Cognac does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will maintain its peak quality indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate truffles, artisanal cured meats and aged cheeses, or classic Cognac cocktails such as the Sidecar.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Hennessy Limited Gold Edition VS brings a dazzling, celebratory aesthetic to the house's signature Very Special Cognac. Rooted in the historic Charente region of France, this expression is crafted from a meticulous blend of approximately 40 different eaux-de-vie, primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes sourced across the Cognac appellation's diverse terroirs. These spirits are aged in young French Limousin oak casks, imparting a robust wood character, lively toasted notes, and a vibrant fruitiness. The VS style traces its lineage back to 1865, when Maurice Hennessy created the star-based classification system. This limited gold bottling honors that rich legacy with a modern, luxurious presentation, delivering a palate defined by fresh toasted almonds, brown sugar, and a delicate hint of vine blossom.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy along the banks of the Charente River, Maison Hennessy has defined the architecture and prestige of modern Cognac. Sourcing primarily Ugni Blanc across the region's elite crus—notably Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois—the house relies on chalk-dense, limestone-rich soils and a temperate maritime microclimate to achieve base wines of searing natural acidity. Double-distilled on the lees in traditional Charentais copper pot stills, the unaged eaux-de-vie mature inside fine-grained French Tronçais and Limousin oak casks, orchestrated through humid and dry aging cellars. The blending process has been shepherded across eight generations of the Fillioux dynasty, overseen today by Renaud Fillioux de Gironde and the venerated Tasting Committee. From benchmark bottlings such as V.S.O.P Privilège and X.O to crowning legacy assemblages like Hennessy Paradis and Richard Hennessy, the house embodies exceptional purity, structure, and centuries of architectural blending finesse.