Othoniel XO
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a fully matured, bottled Cognac, it does not age further in glass and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release, though it will remain in peak condition for decades when stored upright away from direct light.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses such as Gouda or Roquefort, and slow-roasted duck breast.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
A breathtaking marriage of fine art and spirits, the Hennessy Othoniel XO is a limited-edition masterpiece created in collaboration with the renowned French contemporary artist Jean-Michel Othoniel. Famous for his poetic glass bead sculptures, Othoniel designed a striking, jewel-like decanter that reflects the multi-faceted complexity of Hennessy's legendary XO blend. First created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy, this iconic 'Extra Old' Cognac is an assemblage of over 100 eaux-de-vie, primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes sourced from Cognac's premier crus, including Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. These components are aged for up to several decades in Limousin oak casks under the watchful eye of the Fillioux family of master blenders. The result is a rich, robust Cognac boasting deep amber hues, notes of candied fruit, wild cocoa, warm spices, and a powerful, structured finish that mirrors the artistic brilliance of its presentation.
🍾 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.