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 af den irske officer Richard Hennessy og er i dag verdens førende cognachus med beliggenhed ved bredden af Charente-floden i Cognac. Husets uforlignelige kvalitet bygger på århundreders savoir-faire og et historisk, traditionsrigt samarbejde gennem flere generationer med Fillioux-familiens Master Blenders. Hennessy udvælger nøje Ugni Blanc-druer fra Cognacs fineste crus – herunder Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies og Fins Bois – som dobbeltdestilleres i traditionelle kobberkedler og efterfølgende modnes tålmodigt på fintporede franske egetræsfade. Huset er berømt for at sætte internationale standarder, og det ikoniske sortiment spænder fra den elegante VSOP Privilège og den oprindelige X.O, skabt i 1870, til enestående prestigeblandinger som Hennessy Paradis og Richard Hennessy.