Hennessy XO Cognac is a deep and powerful cognac. It was created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for his circle of friends and introduced a new style of cognac. The eaux-de-vie of this Hennessy XO cognac are aged in young barrels and marked out by their power and energy, but also by their capacity to achieve a great roundness through time.
Hennessy XO Cognac is a complex cognac with a long and omnipresent finish. It is a great choice for those who enjoy a rich and complex cognac with a long finish.
- Sweet Notes: The palate is warmly embraced by flavors of candied fruit.
- Rising Heat: The intriguing sensation of an intense, rising heat slowly reveals the complex taste of eaux-de-vie patiently aged in oak barrels.
- Spicy Edge: Perception of a strong spicy cognac note, tantalising the lips and palate with its distinct peppery flavor intertwined with a hint of chocolate.
- Flowing Flames: A wave of warmth grows, crests and then breaks. A robust presence, full and voluptuous, is felt.
- Chocolate Lull: There is the gradual discovery of something very familiar. It is the well-rounded flavor of a rich, dark chocolate.
- Wood Crunches: A striking sensation is suddenly felt – the vigorous ebb and flow of oak notes interlaced with vanilla.
- Infinite Echo: The evanescent oak notes leave a long, omnipresent finish in their wake. Seemingly endless, it echoes all of the subtleties of each taste and sensation that has preceded it.
Hennessy X.O Cognac
Tasting Notes:
Nose: rich in dried-fruit aromas such as prunes and dried figs overcomes you. The aromas evolve to more dense notes of chocolate and black pepper, mellowed by cinnamon, clove and cardamom.
Palate: Very balanced palate, dried fruit and chocolate. Elegant and robust with the strength of peppery notes and vegetable fragrances from the oak.
Finish: A lovely long aftertaste is enrobed in velvet, with sweet notes of cinnamon and vanilla.
