Hennessy
Cognac Very Special 0.7L
| Size | 0,70 l |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 40.0% by volume |
| Area | South West (France) |
| Aging | Minimum ageing of 2 years in new French oak casks; some spirit components aged for up to 8 years. |
Description
Che tipo di distillato è
Hennessy is a French Cognac distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes, bottled at 40% ABV. Matured for at least twenty-four months in oak casks, it is crafted from a blend of up to forty eaux-de-vie. This spirit reveals an amber hue with vibrant coppery highlights. The sensory profile offers precise aromas of caramel, orange peel, and cinnamon, underpinned by gentle woody and spicy notes. It delivers a soft, rounded mouthfeel, culminating in a long finish defined by distinct hints of tropical fruit.
Da dove proviene
Originating in the Cognac region of south-west France, this spirit spans Charente, Charente-Maritime, and parts of Dordogne. The area is deeply associated with Ugni Blanc, a grape prized for its moderate sugar and reliable acidity, which yields an ideal base wine for distillation. Its character is enriched by fruit sourced from prestigious crus, including Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois. Founded in 1765, Hennessy has been instrumental in establishing the global reputation of this historic French spirit.
Come viene prodotto
Ugni Blanc grapes undergo a gentle pressing to extract the base wine, followed by fermentation using selected yeasts at controlled temperatures. The double distillation process is completed by the end of March using traditional copper Charentais pot stills. Maturation takes place in French oak barrels, including specific casks that are over a century old, for a minimum of two years. The final spirit is meticulously crafted by blending multiple eaux-de-vie, with certain components matured for up to eight years to ensure a precise balance of fruit, spice, and oak.
History and curiosities
Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy, this visionary Maison transformed its belief in the spirit’s global appeal into an enduring legacy. Expanding from local vineyards to royal courts, the brand rapidly became the ultimate symbol of cognac. Today, producing approximately fifty million bottles annually, the House continues to set rigorous production standards. This remarkable heritage ensures that every pour reflects a celebrated history, delivering the exceptional character that maintains the Maison’s international renown.
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
- 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 Moët 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 0.7L |
|---|---|
| Type | Cognac |
| Size | 0,70 l |
| Alcohol content | 40.0% by volume |
| Country | France |
| Region | South West |
| Vendor | Hennessy |
| Story | History and curiosities Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy, this visionary Maison transformed its belief in the spirit’s global appeal into an enduring legacy. Expanding from local vineyards to royal courts, the brand rapidly became the ultimate symbol of cognac. Today, producing approximately fifty million bottles annually, the House continues to set rigorous production standards. This remarkable heritage ensures that every pour reflects a celebrated history, delivering the exceptional character that maintains the Maison’s international renown. |
| Origin | Charente, Charente-Maritime and Dordogne, France |
| Production technique | Double distillation in Charentais stills and ageing in new French oak casks |
| Aging | Minimum ageing of 2 years in new French oak casks; some spirit components aged for up to 8 years. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |