Nostalgie Bagnolet Extra Rare
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As a fully matured and bottled ultra-premium Cognac, it is ready to be enjoyed immediately and will maintain its peak quality indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate tart, Roquefort cheese, roasted glazed duck
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Hennessy Nostalgie Bagnolet Extra Rare is a legendary, highly collectible Cognac created as a tribute to the Château de Bagnolet, the historic Hennessy family residence purchased in 1841 on the banks of the Charente River. This exceptional, limited-edition blend is crafted from extremely rare, aged eaux-de-vie sourced from the region's finest crus, primarily Grande Champagne. Guided by the ancestral expertise of the Fillioux family of master blenders, these precious spirits were matured in seasoned French Limousin oak casks. The result is an incredibly complex profile rich in rancio, dried apricots, old leather, sweet spices, and delicate floral notes, embodying the elegant 'art de vivre' associated with the historic château.
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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.