Napoleon Cognac Library Decanter Red Books 90's Gold top
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As a fully matured, high-strength spirit bottled decades ago, this Cognac is stable and does not age further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon opening and will remain in peak condition for many decades if stored properly.
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Dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses, or a fine hand-rolled cigar.
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This rare collectible release from Hennessy, bottled in the 1990s, belongs to the esteemed 'Library Decanter' series, designed to resemble a classic leather-bound book with a striking gold top. The 'Napoleon' classification represents a prestigious tier of Cognac, historically positioned between VSOP and XO, requiring meticulous aging of eaux-de-vie. Crafted primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in the chalky soils of the Cognac region's finest crus, the spirit underwent traditional double-distillation in copper Charentais stills before undergoing decades of maturation in Limousin oak casks. This specific bottling captures a snapshot of Hennessy's late-20th-century blending mastery, offering a rich profile of dried figs, warm spices, leather, and toasted oak, wrapped in a presentation that celebrates the intellectual and sensory pleasures of fine spirits.
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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.