VSOP Privilège Cognac
⏳ Drikkevindue
Ready to drink now; spirits do not mature further in the bottle. Best enjoyed at room temperature (18–21°C) to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity, or stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Excellent served neat, with a splash of pure spring water, or over a large ice sphere. It also shines in classic cocktails such as the Sidecar, Sazerac, or a French Connection. For culinary pairings, try it alongside rich foie gras, aged Gouda, or a decadent dark chocolate tart.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The origin of Hennessy VSOP Privilège is steeped in royal history. In 1817, the future King George IV of Great Britain, then Prince Regent, sent a personal request to the house of Hennessy for a 'Very Superior Old Pale' cognac. This historic order birthed the 'V.S.O.P' designation that would eventually become an official industry standard for aged spirits. This expression is a masterclass in blending consistency, uniting approximately 60 different eaux-de-vie sourced from the finest crus of the Cognac region. Maturation takes place in seasoned French oak casks, allowing the spirit to develop its signature balance of strength and smoothness, characterized by notes of fresh vanilla, cinnamon, light toasted oak, and candied fruit.
🍾 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.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Ugni Blanc
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
40%