Hennessy Paradis Extra Rare Cognac

VISUAL: Dark walnut with a distinct, deep reddish tinge

NOSE: Spices, pepper, floral, wood, marshmallows, gingerbread, oolong tea aromas

PALATE: Leathery entry. Initially sweet, followed by increasing verbena (a flower) aromas, chocolate, custard apple followed by mandarin orange peel.  *Rancio flavours.

FINISH: Long finish of Sweet Pedro Ximenez (white grape) note, honeyed and dry.

The Hennessy Paradis Extra Cognac is a blend of more than 200 eaux de vie aged up to more than 100 years in Hennessy's "Founder's Cellars", containing some of the oldest and finest eaux de vie.

This Cognac is a veritable fireworks display of spices and peppery notes, softened by the fragrant scent of flowers. Finesse and elegance are the major characteristics. Perfectly harmonious in the mouth, Hennessy Paradis Extra Rare reveals itself to be smooth, full-bodied and long lasting on the palate.

If you have a cognac wish list, make sure the Hennessy Paradis Extra Cognac is somewhere near the top of that list.  

*First Rancio stage: 10 to 15 years

Peak of vanilla and oak taste, Flowery, dried rose, nutty, spicy

Second Rancio stage: 17 to 22 years

Jasmine, Chocolate, Dried, candied fruit, curry, saffron, ginger

Third Rancio stage: 30 to 40 years

Old tawny port, cedar, eucalyptus, cigar box, tobacco, old muscat wine, nutmeg

Fourth Rancio stage: 50 to 60 years

Tropical fruits, passion, lyche wood scents: sandal wood

Rancio Aromas do stack as they progress in age.