Richard Hennessy 300th Fonders Edition VS
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this Cognac does not age further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to preserve its vibrant aromatic profile.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate truffles, slow-roasted duck breast with a fruit reduction, or aged Gouda cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Richard Hennessy 300th Founders Edition VS represents a vibrant celebration of the historic Cognac house's legacy, tracing its roots back to the Irish officer Richard Hennessy who established the estate in 1765. This special VS (Very Special) release showcases the classic Hennessy blending mastery, composed of eaux-de-vie distilled predominantly from Ugni Blanc grapes harvested across the premier crus of the Cognac region. Double-distilled in traditional copper Charentais alembic stills, the spirit is matured in young Limousin oak casks, which impart robust woody notes, toasted hazelnuts, and sweet vanilla spice. This expression captures the energetic, fruit-forward, and slightly fiery character that has made Hennessy's younger blends a global benchmark for spirits.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy, Maison Hennessy is the world's leading Cognac house, nestled along the banks of the Charente River in Cognac, France. The house's enduring excellence is rooted in centuries of savoir-faire and a historic multi-generational collaboration with the Fillioux family of Master Blenders. Utilizing meticulously selected Ugni Blanc grapes from Cognac's finest crus—including Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois—Hennessy double-distills in traditional copper pot stills before patient maturation in fine-grained French oak casks. Renowned for setting international benchmarks, its iconic range spans the elegant VSOP Privilège and the original X.O—pioneered in 1870—to exceptional prestige assemblages like Hennessy Paradis and Richard Hennessy.