Privilege Collection 2 NYX VSOP
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a fully matured distilled spirit, this Cognac does not improve with bottle age and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Once opened, it will retain its peak flavor profile for several years when stored upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Dark chocolate truffles, artisanal blue cheeses, and glazed pork belly.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Hennessy Privilege Collection 2 NYX VSOP is a striking limited-edition release that wraps the legendary VSOP blend in a sleek, light-reactive metallic bottle inspired by Nyx, the ancient Greek goddess of the night. The liquid inside remains the iconic VSOP Privilege, a historic blend first commissioned in 1817 by the future King George IV of England, who requested a 'Very Superior Old Pale' cognac. Crafted primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes harvested across the premier crus of the Cognac region, this expression is a masterclass in balance. The eaux-de-vie are double-distilled in traditional copper Charentais alembic stills and matured in seasoned French oak casks, resulting in a harmonious profile of toasted oak, fresh vanilla, clove, and delicate grape notes. This collector's edition bridges Hennessy's centuries-old blending heritage with contemporary nightlife culture.
🍾 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.