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
Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy along the banks of the Charente River, Maison Hennessy has defined the architecture and prestige of modern Cognac. Sourcing primarily Ugni Blanc across the region's elite crus—notably Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois—the house relies on chalk-dense, limestone-rich soils and a temperate maritime microclimate to achieve base wines of searing natural acidity. Double-distilled on the lees in traditional Charentais copper pot stills, the unaged eaux-de-vie mature inside fine-grained French Tronçais and Limousin oak casks, orchestrated through humid and dry aging cellars. The blending process has been shepherded across eight generations of the Fillioux dynasty, overseen today by Renaud Fillioux de Gironde and the venerated Tasting Committee. From benchmark bottlings such as V.S.O.P Privilège and X.O to crowning legacy assemblages like Hennessy Paradis and Richard Hennessy, the house embodies exceptional purity, structure, and centuries of architectural blending finesse.
🍇 Hovedingrediens
Ugni Blanc
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
40%