Hennessy
Cognac Very Special
| Size | 0,70 l |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 40.0% by volume |
| Area | South West (France) |
| Product name | Cognac Very Special |
| Color | Light mahogany in colour and bright to the eye. |
| Perfume | Pleasantly woody on the nose, characterised by hints of hazelnut and spices. |
| Taste | The palate is floral and rounded, led by hints of wild berries and vanilla. The persistence is long, characterised by a finish that returns to the woody and spicy notes. |
| Region | South West |
| Country | France |
Description
The Very Special Cognac from the House of Hennessy has a lot to say about the history of distillation. Richard Hennessy was an Irish officer in the service of Louis XVI and had the foresight to understand that cognac was destined for commercial success worldwide. Indeed, that was precisely the case. Hennessy founded the eponymous distillery in 1765 and since then it has been a crescendo of successes, receiving acclaim from around the world. The undisputed quality of Hennessy Cognac is confirmed by the 50 million bottles produced each year. Today, the house is part of the LVMH group, along with many other luxury companies. Cognac is a spirit that originates in the French departments of Charente, Charente-Maritime, and partly also in the Dordogne. The grape used to produce it is Ugni Blanc. Ninety-eight percent of the vineyard area is dedicated to growing this highly disease-resistant variety, with low sugar and acidity levels. These are essential characteristics for producing a good distillate. The acronym Cognac V.S. indicates that the distillate has been aged for at least two years. The grapes are harvested and transferred to the cellar for a soft pressing to obtain the base wine. The addition of selected yeasts allows the fermentation to begin. Controlled temperature and the absence of oxygen play an important role. The wine destined for distillation, in fact, must have a minimal amount of alcohol and good acidity. Distillation takes place by March 31st of the year following the harvest. The Charentais still allows the first and second batches to be distilled.
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- Bottles produced: 50.000.000
The Hennessy House, which, besides being the largest Cognac producer in the world, is also the company that first made the distillate famous in France and beyond. With a production that stands at an average of 50 million bottles a year, distillery now covers 40% of Cognac's international demand, offering a range of qualitatively superior and high quality distillates, which are distributed over the markets of over 130 countries throughout the world. world. First of the distilleries to have created the VSOP mark, corresponding to the Cognac that have been at least four years old in barrels, the maison is now part of the LVMH group, following the merger with Moƫt et Chandon in 1987.
Starting from what is the main viticulture variety from which the Cognac is obtained, the ugni blanc, corresponding to the Italian trebbiano, the grapes are vinified, trying to keep intact all the scents and all the varietal aromas. Distillation is then carried out in copper buds, while aging finally completes the distillate itself, which can be left to rest for over a hundred years.
In the historic Hennessy wine cellars, nestled in a soft light and enjoying the best conditions for temperature and humidity, one meets what can be considered one of the largest eau-de-vie reserves around the world. With legendary distillates, Hennessy's is really an amazing Maison, capable of challenging the passing of time by giving Cognac just fabulous: Cognac, which for 250 years is born from the constantly renewed encounter between the generous nature and the know-how transmitted for centuries from generation to generation. Read more
| Name | Hennessy Cognac Very Special |
|---|---|
| Type | Cognac |
| Size | 0,70 l |
| Alcohol content | 40.0% by volume |
| Country | France |
| Region | South West |
| Vendor | Hennessy |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |