{"product_id":"hennessy-cognac-vsop","title":"Hennessy Cognac VSOP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHennessy VSOP is the world's most recognized VSOP cognac — a blend of over 60 eaux-de-vie from all four Cognac crus (Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois), aged between four and fifteen years in Limousin oak, producing the smooth, polished character that has made VSOP the most popular cognac category globally since Hennessy created it in 1817.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VSOP designation (Very Superior Old Pale) was created specifically for Hennessy in 1817 at the request of the future King George IV of England — he wanted a cognac aged longer than VS but without the dark caramel coloring that was standard at the time, hence \"pale.\" Hennessy has been blending VSOP to the same quality standard since, with the cellar master selecting from across the Maison's extensive eaux-de-vie reserves to maintain the house profile: the floral, fruity character of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne providing finesse, the Borderies adding a distinctive roundness and violet note, and the Fins Bois contributing the more immediate fruity character. After water reduction, the blend is matured further in Limousin oak to integrate before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity and floral — pear, apple, and violet with the roundness of Borderies and the finesse of the Champagne crus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and supple — the multi-cru blend's complexity integrating at 4–15 years of maturation, with caramel, vanilla, and dried fruit from the Limousin oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long with warm oak spice and a clean floral close\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hennessy, Cognac, France (est. 1765)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e VSOP Cognac\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60+ eaux-de-vie from all four Cognac crus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–15 years in Limousin oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac\"\u003eCognac at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does VSOP mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery Superior Old Pale — a designation created by Hennessy in 1817. It requires the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend to be aged at least four years. The \"pale\" refers to the absence of artificial coloring that was common in 19th-century cognac production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\"\u003e[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does VSOP mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Very Superior Old Pale — created by Hennessy in 1817 for the future King George IV of England. Requires the youngest eau-de-vie to be aged at least four years. The 'pale' refers to the absence of artificial coloring standard in 19th-century cognac.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Hennessy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49127976599804,"sku":"088110151065","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/hennessy-vsop.jpg?v=1779538817","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/hennessy-cognac-vsop","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}