As I said in a previous article, hennessy is the head of the f4 family in the French brandy cognac region. As long as it is a person who drinks foreign wine, there is no one who does not like Hennessy. Especially in some high-end business meals, Hennessy will generally exist as the finale.
In recent years, Hennessy's collection has been more and more dazzling, and sometimes "the arm holding the axe" can be seen frequently in food stalls, KTV and bars.
So, brandy Hennessy so many series of products v.s.o.p, xo (cross hole) and Richard, etc., in which scenes should be drunk?
Let's go through these series in detail so as not to get me wrong.
Hennessy classivm cognac is a Hennessy Group that values the Chinese market, specially tailored for young Chinese people, and is an entry-level product in the Hennessy series.
The retail price of Xindian Cognac in the Chinese market is about 300-400 yuan, and the price is very close to the people and is very popular with young people. Young people like to linger in nightclubs, KTV, and clubs where Hennessy's New Point Cognac can be found.
And in order to change the image of the traditional old school, it also combines with many fashion elements to promote: street dance, graffiti, basketball, party, together interpreting the attitude of young hipsters. The phrase "I can afford it" has made countless young people feel excited.
In terms of taste, the new cognac is fresher than the aged cognac, and it is more acceptable to young people. The personality is not so strong, so it is also suitable for mixing into a cocktail.
The design is simple and generous, and the grape relief design around the label and the xo bottle body elements are the same, which is understated with Hennessy's brand. This wine also has a variety of sizes to choose from, in addition to the standard is a decent glass bottle, the 200ml set is surprisingly fluorescent green bottle, it is really incomprehensible...
Think about it, ordering a bottle of such a wine to your lover in a bar is not the usual sour taste.
vsop is an abbreviation for very superior old pale. According to the laws of the French cognac appellation, vsop is at least blended with a base wine that has been cultivated in oak barrels for more than 4 years.
By the 17th century, Hennessy Cognac was already a popular premium drink in European royalty. But George IV, who was about to become Crown Prince of England at the time, did not like the deep color and caramel flavor of cognacs that were popular on the market. So in 1817 he customized a cognac with a bright color and a full taste from Hennessy, and the order specifically marked the cognac pale.
Soon, this royal Hennessy vs op cognac became popular in the British market and eventually became one of the cognac grade standards.
It is worth mentioning the latest limited edition vsop:
Every year, Hennessy collaborates with world-renowned artists to launch the Hennessy v.S.O.p Limited Edition.
v.s.o.p If you want to drink purely, it is best to accompany some heavier foods. Of course, v.s.o.p can also be used to make cocktails, which is very suitable for supper and afternoon tea.
When Hennessy v.s.o.p was doing promotional activities in southern China, it used local fresh fruits such as pineapple, grapefruit, and mango to mix into Hennessy v.s.o.p special drink, which was very popular. Of course, I'm referring to the normal version of v.s.o.p, and the collector's version should not be mixed with cocktails.
Hennessy v.s.o.p700ml is in the early 400s, just the price that the middle class can afford, every day when the work is devastated to the point of death, lying on the sofa for a drink, the next day it is alive again.
Cantonese people will affectionately call it a "cross hole", xo is undoubtedly the most popular, the most popular cognac grade. xo is an abbreviation for extra old, and according to the laws of the French cognac appellation, xo needs to be mixed at the very least with a base wine that has been cultivated in oak barrels for more than 10 years.
The wine was created by Maurice Hennessy, the great-grandson of Hennessy's founder, for his friends in 1870. Among Hennessy's many products, xo has always been the representative of Bai Fumei and Gao Fumei.
The base of this sake is not simple in its origins, and it is said that it is made with more than 100 different base wines. Among these base wines, the minimum age is 10 years, and some of them are even aged for 30 years, so the taste is particularly mellow and complex, and the price is also four figures.
Take out this wine at the banquet, then there is no doubt that the person who invited the guest at least had a special intention, and everyone was not looking at the wine, but the highlight of life.
Hennessy x.o don't use it for cocktails, it's really wasteful, violent; second, it's really going to make people laugh.
A little "doing" a little, people who pursue the ultimate taste bud enjoyment can also enjoy it in three different ways of adding ice: add three pieces of ice, large pieces of ice or crushed ice. Different ways of adding ice will stimulate the different characteristics of xo, do not believe you try.
It smells very sweet, with a kind of honey, the sweet aroma of dried cinnamon balls, intertwined with the aromas of oak and leather, and a little sherry and rum. On the palate, there is a slight sweet feeling of flowers and fruits, and the taste of pepper and oak is prominent, which will be strong and balanced after entering the throat.
In addition to the regular model, Hennessy began in 2008, launching a limited edition of the hennessy xo exclusive collection each year. It has been around for ten years now, and each model has been built on Top of Hennessy XO's classic bottles with unique design elements.
The next article will write in detail about the limited edition of Hennessy that has been pushed out in recent years.
This level of Hennessy Cognac is already relatively rare, in paradis imperial: paradis means "heaven"; and imperial means "royal".
The two most noble terms put together tell consumers one thing, that is, the price can only be afforded by "high-quality local tycoons", and the taste can only be appreciated by connoisseurs! In fact, the origin of this name is related to the Russian Tsar.
In 1818, the Hennessy family was entrusted by the mother of Tsar Alexander I of Russia to prepare a special cognac for the monarch as a gift. The recipe for this cognac was found in 2011 by a descendant, yann fillioux, who reproduced the wine that was once exclusive to the king and named it the Parrantine Jubilee.
Each specific vintage of Paragon Royal Cognac is selected from 10,000 base wines from 30 to 130 years old, 10 of which are selected for blending.
Although they are all older than xo aged, the color is unexpectedly soft and porcelain-like light gold. This is because the "water of life" is stored in old oak barrels with particularly low tannin content, and the oak has only a subtle influence on it, allowing it to retain its original subtle qualities as much as possible.
Therefore, the taste of Hennessy Paramount Cognac is not as thick as we think, but it is fresh and pleasant without losing complexity.
The scent of the flowers that open in layers is reminiscent of a pure, refreshing spring day. With each light drink, the sweet aromas of jasmine and orange blossom and the subtle flavors of smoky and spicy spices are intertwined, making people addicted and endless.
This cognac is perfect for a drink with a couple of old friends or on your own. The noise at the business banquet is a bit abrupt, the complexity of more than a hundred years old wine, the precipitation of the years, only in a quiet environment can be carefully tasted. The market price of about 20,000 a bottle is also worth savoring.
The shining star at the top of the hennessy cognac pyramid was evaluated by hennessy winemakers this way: "The eternal exchange between the past and the modern, reconciling the best wines of different centuries, Hennessy Richard Cognac can only be understood ineffable." ”
Concocted since 1996 and named after founder Hennessy Richard, this cognac is definitely the most powerful in the series, betting on the winery's reputation for hundreds of years.
Formulated with precious base wines from more than 40 years old to 200 years old, they emit delicate floral aromas, spices mixed with spices, nutmeg and fennel. The aroma is strong and spicy, starting with the hint of pepper, followed by the intoxicating sweet taste of leather, nuts and preserves.
Richard's crystal wine bottles are hand-blown, each bottle is numbered separately, and the market price is 700ml at about 30,000 yuan.
When I wrote this cognac, I was silently singing "How lonely it is to be invincible". In terms of fame, Louis XIII may also be very large, but whether it is the vintage, the background or the price of the base wine, it is lower than Richard.
When I was a journalist, I was fortunate to be able to taste a small cup of each model, and now I miss it. It is estimated that the person who bought this bottle of Richard either locked it in the cupboard or waited for the best time to drink it.
Limited editions of Hennessy's collection are available every year, and the money is so large and complex that I won't go into this article. If you want to see it, you can leave me a message and add it to the next article.
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