Raw materials
Ugni Blanc (grape)
Cognac house
Maison Hennessy
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Maison Hennessy is the renowned cognac house founded by Richard Hennessy in 1765, based in Cognac, France. Specializing in the production, aging and blending of eaux‑de‑vie, it is the global leader in the cognac segment with a well-established worldwide presence.
cognac
cognac house
eaux‑de‑vie and blending
luxury spirits
Producer range
Producer range Maison Hennessy
Spirit categories
cognac
cognac house
eaux‑de‑vie and blending
luxury spirits
Representative products
Hennessy V.S.
Hennessy V.S.O.P.
Hennessy X.O.
Hennessy Paradis
Hennessy Richard
Casks and ageing vessels
oak barrels (including use of new oak for some cuvées)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Production from grape to finished product following codified steps: harvest of Ugni Blanc grapes, vinification, double distillation in traditional Charentais copper stills, maturation in oak casks in chais and blending performed by the tasting committee and the Master Blender.
Distillation
Double distillation in traditional Charentais copper pot stills; only the middle cut ('heart') of the distillate is kept.
Ageing
Maturation in oak barrels stored in controlled chais; the eaux‑de‑vie are rotated among barrels to develop complexity; the Maison has an extensive historic reserve of barrels.
Producer history Maison Hennessy
Founded in 1765 by Richard Hennessy, the Maison developed over the centuries a strong connection with the town of Cognac and the Charente river, which facilitated exports. During the 19th and 20th centuries the Maison established itself internationally; the tradition of blending has been preserved by generations of Master Blenders (the Fillioux family being among the best known). Today Hennessy is present in over 160 countries and is part of the Moët Hennessy / LVMH group.
Production philosophy
Continuity, savoir‑faire and pursuit of quality: the Maison emphasizes the selection of the finest eaux‑de‑vie, the central role of the Master Blender and its tasting committee, and a commitment to sustainable viticultural and production practices. The declared objective is to reproduce consistent aromatic profiles over time through meticulous care at every stage of production.
Territory
Headquarters and cellars in the town of Cognac, department of the Charente (administrative region Nouvelle‑Aquitaine), France. Grapes come from the delimited areas of the Cognac appellation along the Charente river; the Maison also has a global distribution and commercial presence.
Maison Hennessy
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