Hennessy Vsop with Gift Box

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
Hennessy
Label Name:
 
Vsop with Gift Box
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Cognac, Charente (blend from Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Common listings include Wine Enthusiast ~87 pts; multiple San Francisco World Spirits Competition medals (various years) and IWSC recognitions for Hennessy V. S. O. P Privilege; numerous retailer tasting commendations

Tasting Note
Aromas of sweet apricot, honey and vanilla with toasted oak and warm spice. Palate shows vanilla, clove, cinnamon, toasted nuts and a hint of fresh grape; smooth, rounded and long warming finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, roasted duck, aged cheeses, dark chocolate, apple tart. Asian: Peking duck, char siu/roast pork, miso‑glazed salmon, spiced mooncakes, sticky rice desserts.

Production Method
Blend of double‑distilled eaux‑de‑vie from Cognac crus, aged in French oak barrels (some components up to ~15 years), then master‑blended to achieve balance and consistency.

Vineyard Info
House founded 1765 in Cognac; globally renowned producer with extensive reserves of eaux‑de‑vie and an unbroken master‑blender lineage (Fillioux family). Known for classic, widely distributed Cognacs.