Paradis Extra Rare 1990s Bottling
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As a fully matured, ultra-premium spirit, this Cognac does not age further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately. Once opened, it will remain in peak condition for several years if stored upright and away from direct light.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, glazed roasted duck breast, and mature artisanal cheeses like Roquefort or aged Gouda.
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Created in 1979 by Master Blender Maurice Fillioux, Hennessy Paradis is a legendary prestige Cognac named after the historic founder's cellar where the oldest and rarest eaux-de-vie are safeguarded. The coveted 1990s bottling captures a specific golden era of this blend, marrying hundreds of exceptional eaux-de-vie primarily sourced from the premier crus of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. These components, some distilled in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, were aged in ancient French oak casks within Hennessy's historic cellars. The result is a symphonic masterpiece of unparalleled elegance, characterized by its deep copper hue, silky texture, and the elusive 'rancio' note—a complex bouquet of dried apricots, jasmine, honeysuckle, and exotic spices that only decades of patient maturation can bestow.
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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.