Hennessy James Hennessy

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
Hennessy
Label Name:
 
James Hennessy
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Cognac (Charente)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc (predominant)
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Launched 2015 for Hennessy’s 250th anniversary; initially a travel‑retail exclusive

Tasting Note
Silky and well-structured with amber-bronze hues. Aromas of mild tobacco, toasted almonds and Madagascar vanilla; flavors of blood peach, apricot, pistachio and roasted nuts leading to an outstanding, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Dark chocolate and chocolate desserts; roasted or salted nuts; foie gras and pâté; grilled or roasted red meats (steak, lamb); roasted duck or Peking duck; dim sum and umami‑rich Chinese dishes; smoked salmon and aged cheeses.

Production Method
Eaux‑de‑vie double‑distilled in traditional copper pot stills, matured in French oak barrels and expertly blended by the House Tasting Committee (Yann Fillioux). Released as a non‑vintage blend.

Vineyard Info
Maison Hennessy, founded 1765; James Hennessy (founder’s son) expanded global trade. James Hennessy cognac created for the House’s 250th anniversary (2015) as a tribute to that legacy.