Retour Hennessy - Cognac - VS Ashpool
COUNTRY/REGION: France
CATEGORY: Spiritueux
COLOR: Amber
COMPOSITION: 100% Ugni Blanc
ALCOHOL: 40 vol.
CONTENT: 70 cl
The tasting
Color Bright amber.
Nose First, straightforward notes of toasted almond, brown sugar and crème brûlée, followed by more subtle accents of vine fruit.
Palate Intense and creamy, this Cognac reveals a beautiful aromatic intensity, underlined by vanilla notes and a fresh, floral finish.
The sommelier's advice
Food Enjoy dry, on the rocks or in cocktails.
The distillery
The distillery For over 250 years, Hennessy has cultivated and protected an invaluable heritage: the world's largest stock of eaux-de-vie, some of which have been resting in the Maison's historic cellars for over two centuries. Its longevity is ensured by the uninterrupted transmission of a steadfast expertise, embodied by eight generations of cellar masters who have succeeded one another since its inception, today represented by Renaud Fillioux de Gironde. Rigorous and expert selection, tailored maturation, and bespoke blending are the three pillars of the Maison, which is now present in over 160 countries, an undisputed market leader.
Spirits Cognac Hennessy Very Special has been imposing its inimitable style for over 150 years. Reflecting Hennessy's expertise, it is the fruit of a long process of selecting eaux-de-vie that are blended and aged in barrels with the same consistency. Hennessy VS combines a frank, fruity character with lively woody notes, immediately noticeable on the nose, associated with toastiness, brown sugar and some more subtle accents of vine fruit. The slender, intense palate extends this register of creamy flavors, adding a vanilla dimension to the whole. A few fresh, spontaneous floral notes round out the warm vitality.
Elaboration Selection of eaux-de-vie. Aged in new French oak barrels.
AWARDS
AWARDS The alliance between Hennessy and multi-faceted artist Stéphane Ashpool has resulted in a bottle with chameleon-like reflections, symbolizing the versatility of the Hennessy Very Special blend.