Richard
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Bottled at peak maturity; ready to enjoy immediately and will keep indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate, Roquefort cheese, Foie gras
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Created in 1996 to honor the Irish founder of the maison, Richard Hennessy is the ultimate tribute to over two centuries of distilling mastery. This ultra-premium Cognac is an extraordinary blend of more than 100 of the rarest and oldest eaux-de-vie in Hennessy's reserves, some dating back to the early 19th century. These precious spirits, crafted primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in the finest crus of the region, are aged in French oak casks within the historic 'Paradis' cellar. The resulting masterpiece, presented in a hand-blown Baccarat crystal decanter, offers unparalleled complexity with notes of delicate spices, dried fruits, leather, and floral undertones, culminating in a virtually endless finish that defines the pinnacle of the blender's art.
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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.