XO Cognac
⏳ Drikkevindue
Ready to enjoy immediately; spirits do not age or improve in the bottle. Best served at room temperature (around 18-21°C) or slightly chilled with a single large ice sphere. Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight to preserve its complex aromatic profile.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Superb when served neat to appreciate its full complexity, or on the rocks ('Hennessy XO on Three Rocks') which slowly coaxes out sweeter, fruitier nuances. For food pairings, it pairs magnificently with rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses like Roquefort, or slow-roasted duck breast.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
First created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for his inner circle of friends, Hennessy XO established a brand-new category of Cognac. This pioneering 'Extra Old' blend is a masterclass in complexity, marrying over one hundred distinct eaux-de-vie aged for up to several decades in French oak casks. The selection process is incredibly rigorous, drawing from the finest crus of the region—primarily Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois. Visually distinguished by its iconic, voluptuous decanter designed in 1947 by Gérald de Geoffre, the liquid inside is robust and deeply structured. It unfolds on the palate with a symphony of candied fruits, warming baking spices, dark chocolate, and a distinctive, peppery oak character that lingers long after the sip.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Maison Hennessy blev grundlagt i 1765 ved Charente-flodens bredder af den irske officer Richard Hennessy og har lige siden defineret den moderne cognacs prestige og identitet. Huset henter primært Ugni Blanc-druer fra regionens fremmeste crus – herunder Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies og Fins Bois. Her sikrer den kalkrige undergrund og det tempererede, maritime mikroklima grundvine med en markant, spændstig syre. Efter traditionel dobbeltdestillation på bærmen i klassiske Charentais-kobberkedler modner de unge eaux-de-vie på finkornede franske egetræsfade fra Tronçais og Limousin, fordelt mellem både fugtige og tørre lagringskældre. Den minutiøse blanding varetages i dag af Renaud Fillioux de Gironde og husets velrenommerede smagekomité som ottende generation i Fillioux-dynastiet. Lige fra referenceaftapninger som V.S.O.P Privilège og X.O til mesterlige prestigeblend som Hennessy Paradis og Richard Hennessy inkarnerer huset en enestående renhed, struktur og århundreders uovertrufne blendingekspertise.
🍇 Hovedingrediens
Ugni Blanc
🍷 ABV
40