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 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.