Hennessy XO - Cognac XO

Description

This is a Cognac blend of around a hundred eaux de vie from the 4 premier crus of the Cognac region: Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois and Grande Champagne classified Premier Cru from the Cognac region, the oldest of which are approaching thirty years old. Hennessy X.O was acquired in 1870. At the origin of this project, the meeting between two men and their common will: Maurice Hennessy, fourth generation of Hennessy at the head of the House, and Emile Fillioux, third generation of Master Blenders.both are driven by the search for innovation and the quest for the perfect blend of eaux-de-vie.  It was in 1865 that a major breakthrough was made with the creation of the star coding of the House's Cognacs. This innovation would enable consumers to know the exact age and category of the eaux-de-vie they were buying.  Subsequently, the collaboration between these two men would lead to the development of the blending culture as it is still known today.  At its creation, Hennessy X.O was not destined to enter the history of the House and become a Cognac emblematic of its savoir-faire.   This cuvée was not marketed and was reserved exclusively for a circle of intimates.  It was therefore in 1870, on the occasion of a lunch at Château in Bagnolet, that Cognac Hennessy Extra Old was offered for tasting to a circle of close friends.  La robe is amber. The Cognac Hennessy X.O, with its subtle profile on spicy and woody notes, is the fruit of a careful selection of eaux-de-vie: deep and powerful, they are distinguished by their character, but also by their ability to balance.  It is with this meticulous blending that we obtain this robust and rich Cognac, pairing remarkably well with veal tartare cut with a knife.

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