Privilege Chinese New Year Zhang Huan VSOP Bottled 2020
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As a fully matured spirit, this Cognac does not age further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately upon release. It will maintain its exceptional quality and complexity indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Peking duck with hoisin sauce, artisanal dark chocolate truffles, or aged blue cheeses accompanied by dried figs and walnuts.
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This special limited-edition release of Hennessy VSOP Privilège celebrates the 2020 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rat, through a brilliant collaboration with the visionary Chinese contemporary artist Zhang Huan. The bottle and packaging showcase Huan's monumental artwork 'Eaux-de-vie', which symbolizes the natural cycle of life, renewal, and the shared energy of Eastern and Western cultures. Inside the bottle is the legendary Hennessy VSOP Privilège blend, first created in 1817 at the request of the future King George IV of England. Crafted from a selection of up to 60 different eaux-de-vie primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes across the Cognac region's premier crus, this spirit is matured in French oak casks from the Limousin forest. This meticulous process yields a harmonious cognac characterized by aromas of fresh fruit, sweet spices, toasted oak, and a velvety, well-rounded finish.
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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.