XO Excellence Cognac
⏳ Drikkevindue
Ready to enjoy immediately; spirits do not mature further in the bottle. Best served at room temperature (18–21°C) to fully appreciate its complex bouquet, or with a single large, slow-melting ice sphere. Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Superb when served neat, with a few drops of pure spring water to open up the aromas, or over a single large ice cube. For culinary pairings, it beautifully complements rich dark chocolate desserts, roasted duck breast with a cherry reduction, or a selection of mature, earthy cheeses like Roquefort.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
First created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for his inner circle of friends, the XO designation—standing for 'Extra Old'—was born with this very expression, forever redefining the standards of Cognac. Hennessy XO Excellence represents a masterful assembly of over 100 eaux-de-vie, some aged for up to thirty years, sourced from the region's finest crus, including Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois. The spirit undergoes maturation in relatively young French oak casks, allowing the wood to impart robust structure and deep amber hues. This intensive wood contact is balanced by the rich, complex fruit characters of the aged distillates. On the nose, it reveals a rich tapestry of candied fruit, wild cocoa, and sharp black pepper, which transitions on the palate into a velvety, full-bodied symphony of warm cinnamon, dried prunes, and toasted oak, culminating in an incredibly long, resonant finish.
🍾 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%