Master Blenders Selection Nr1
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit, this Cognac does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition for decades when stored upright in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to fully appreciate its vibrant aromatic profile.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Artisanal charcuterie boards featuring cured meats, rich dark chocolate tarts, and aged blue cheeses.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Hennessy's Master Blender's Selection No. 1 represents a highly personal chapter in the storied history of this legendary Cognac house. Crafted as a unique, single-batch creation by Yann Fillioux—the seventh-generation Master Blender—before his retirement, this expression was designed to be a completely freeform blend unfettered by the constraints of replicating a consistent house style. Sourced from the premier crus of Cognac, France, the blend comprises approximately 80 different eaux-de-vie, primarily Ugni Blanc. These spirits were aged in lightly toasted French oak casks, which impart a distinctive, vibrant character marked by bright fruit, sweet spices, and toasted almonds. Unlike traditional Hennessy releases, this limited-run bottling captures a fleeting moment of blending mastery, celebrating the deep-seated Fillioux family legacy that has guided the house since the 18th century.
🍾 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.