VS
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As a distilled spirit, Hennessy VS does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to drink upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Dark chocolate, roasted duck, cured meats
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hennessy VS (Very Special) is the modern successor to the famous Three Star Cognac, a classification system first created in 1865 by Maurice Hennessy. Crafted from a blend of approximately 40 different eaux-de-vie sourced primarily from the premier crus of the Cognac region, this iconic spirit represents the vibrant, robust heart of the Hennessy style. The grapes—predominantly Ugni Blanc—are harvested and fermented before undergoing traditional double-distillation in copper Charentais alembic stills. The resulting eaux-de-vie are aged for a minimum of two years in French oak casks from the Limousin forest. This aging process imparts a rich golden color, toasted oak aromas, and notes of brown sugar, citrus, and fresh grapes. Hennessy VS is celebrated globally not only as a neat pour but also as a versatile cornerstone of classic cocktail culture, bridging centuries of French distilling heritage with modern mixology.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.