About the product
Hennessy V.S.O.P celebrates the Year of the Dragon with this exclusive Lunar New Year 2024 edition. This premium cognac blends eaux-de-vie aged in French oak, delivering a smooth, sophisticated taste with notes of vanilla, oak, and subtle spice. The iconic V.S.O.P designation ensures a refined drinking experience. Perfect for marking special occasions or gifting during the lunar celebrations. A collector's piece that honors tradition and craftsmanship.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes
- Nose: A warm and inviting bouquet of vanilla, clove, and cinnamon, followed by the delicate scent of toasted oak and candied fruit.
- Palate: Exceptionally balanced. It leads with a silky texture and flavors of fresh grapes and honey, evolving into deeper notes of licorice and mellow wood.
- Finish: Medium-to-long and remarkably clean, leaving a lingering impression of sweet spice and fruit.
Food Pairings & Serving
- Savory Pairing: Pairs excellently with Braised Short Ribs or Peking Duck. The richness of the meat and the savory-sweet glazes harmonize with the vanilla and oak notes of the Cognac.
- Asian Cuisine: A perfect companion for Dim Sum, particularly shrimp dumplings (Har Gow) or BBQ Pork Buns (Char Siu Bao). It also stands up well to Spicy Szechuan dishes, where the spirit's smoothness tempers the heat.
- Cheese Pairing: Complements Medium-Aged Cheddar or a creamy Brie. The fruitiness of the V.S.O.P provides a lovely contrast to the saltiness of the cheese.
- Sweet Pairing: The ultimate partner for Cinnamon-Spiced Desserts, Apple Tarts, or Milk Chocolate.
- The "Dragon" Serve: This versatile blend is best enjoyed neat, on a large ice cube, or in a classic Sidecar cocktail to let the citrus notes highlight the grape structure.
About the brand
To celebrate the Year of the Dragon in 2024, Hennessy collaborated with the visionary digital artist Yang Yongliang. The design, titled "Dragon’s Odyssey," bridges tradition and technology. Inspired by a dragon-embossed antique coin from the artist's childhood, the bottle features a three-dimensional, metallic dragon dancing amidst golden waves on a vibrant, celebratory red background. This edition is a tribute to the legendary creature's energy and the spirit of "Together We Are Unstoppable.
