Richard Hennessy 300th Fonders Edition VS
⏳ Drikkevindue
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.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich dark chocolate truffles, slow-roasted duck breast with a fruit reduction, or aged Gouda cheese.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
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.
🍾 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.