Paradis Cognac
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed at room temperature (around 18-21°C or 64-70°F) to allow the intricate aromas to unfurl. This rare Cognac is ready to drink immediately and will not mature further in the bottle. Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place to preserve its delicate profile.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Serve neat in a tulip glass to fully appreciate its complex bouquet, or with a single, large, slow-melting ice sphere to gently release its floral notes. For food pairings, it pairs exquisitely with high-quality dark chocolate, caramelized pear tarts, or mild, creamy blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Created in 1979 by Master Blender Maurice Fillioux, Hennessy Paradis is an extraordinary tribute to symphonic blending. Its name is derived from the legendary 'Paradis' cellar, the sacred, dark sanctuary within the estate where the oldest and most precious eaux-de-vie are left to mature in ancient oak casks. Fillioux, a passionate lover of classical music, conceptualized this Cognac as a harmonious orchestra, blending up to 100 highly select, rare eaux-de-vie chosen specifically for their elegance and finesse. The result is a spirit of remarkable purity and silkiness, displaying a copper-gold hue and delivering a delicate, multi-layered nose of dried flowers, jasmine, and sweet spices. On the palate, it unfolds with velvety grace, offering notes of honey, truffles, cardamom, and preserved fruits, culminating in a persistent, ethereal finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy along the banks of the Charente River, Maison Hennessy has defined the architecture and prestige of modern Cognac. Sourcing primarily Ugni Blanc across the region's elite crus—notably Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois—the house relies on chalk-dense, limestone-rich soils and a temperate maritime microclimate to achieve base wines of searing natural acidity. Double-distilled on the lees in traditional Charentais copper pot stills, the unaged eaux-de-vie mature inside fine-grained French Tronçais and Limousin oak casks, orchestrated through humid and dry aging cellars. The blending process has been shepherded across eight generations of the Fillioux dynasty, overseen today by Renaud Fillioux de Gironde and the venerated Tasting Committee. From benchmark bottlings such as V.S.O.P Privilège and X.O to crowning legacy assemblages like Hennessy Paradis and Richard Hennessy, the house embodies exceptional purity, structure, and centuries of architectural blending finesse.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Ugni Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
40%