Hennessy X.O Cognac, 70cl

Product Information

To fully describe the cognac's many facets, the Hennessy Tasting Committee has singled out flavors, sensations and emotions and charted the sensorial odyssey that defines the Hennessy X.O experience. In time for the collection launch, Hennessy X.O unveils The Fabric of Time, a campaign video featuring a cameo of Kim Jones as he steps into the Hennessy X.O universe. Created by French creative trio Bleu Désert, the video places the collection at the convergence of human and mechanical movement.

The decanter has also been dipped in gradient colours; an effect inspired by the shades of the different eaux-de-vie selected by the Master Blender to compose Hennessy X.O. I wanted it to be elevated and chic, to reflect both the long heritage of cognac and my own design values," says the designer, who also transposed the curves of the Hennessy X.O bottle onto the sneaker. "I wanted it to feel like you're almost looking into the bottle. It's a glass of cognac in sneaker form." Sweet Notes - Candides fruit embraces the palate, the faint sweetness of orange fused with the subtle tartness of apricots. By the age of fourteen, Jones knew he wanted a creative career and he considered graphics and photography before discovering that fashion was: "something I could build a world around."

For Hennessy X.O, Kim Jones pays tribute to cognac-making and couture, two processes that touch on an understanding of science and the natural world as well as artisanal craftsmanship and savoir-faire. He follows in the footsteps of a formidable lineage of great masters who have helped cement Hennessy X.O's cultural resonance over the years, including Frank Gehry, Cai Guo-Qiang and Ridley Scott. Retailing at a suggested price of 650 euros, the HNY Low by Kim Jones will drop in March 2023 in partnership with HBX as the global exclusive online retail partner, and in selected retail spaces. We are thrilled to embark on a new odyssey blending cognac-making and couture with Kim Jones, a creative master of our time," said Laurent Boillot, Hennessy CEO. "Inspired by the emblematic personality of Hennessy X.O, Kim has developed a resolutely contemporary collection that is destined to make an impact on culture today and in the future." Wood Crunches - A striking sensation of oak notes interlaced with vanilla. Bold and complex, a powerful presence surges and recedes. Through the artistic mind of Kim Jones, the piece introduces a strange futuristic environment, halfway between a distillery and an haute couture atelier. An elusive robot takes the viewer through the space, slowly uncovering the inspiration behind the poetic details of The Fabric of Time as it passes next to an imposing mechanical alembic system. As the robot enters the main room, the Hennessy X.O Masterpiece designed by Kim Jones is revealed under the concealed watchful eye of the designer.

Each drop of Hennessy X.O is an invitation to awaken the senses. Thanks to a meticulous blending process, Hennessy X.O is a cognac of time-honored consistency. The Master Blenders' commitment to preserving quality, from the very first carafe to this day, has made this cognac an enduring symbol: its noble character stirs taste sensations while its powerful, carefully balanced structure guarantees an extremely long finish.Laurent Boillot, chief executive at Hennessy, said: "We are thrilled to embark on a new odyssey blending cognac-making and couture with Kim Jones, a creative master of our time. Inspired by the emblematic personality of Hennessy X.O, Kim has developed a resolutely contemporary collection that is destined to make an impact on culture today and in the future.” The Fabric of Time and collection items will be displayed in select global retail locations, each evoking the futuristic elements of the collaboration and video through interactive content and experiences. While the bottle is entirely obscured from view, the cognac can be extracted using the fusil designed by Kim Jones, an elegant and playful ritual to serve a glass of the Hennessy X.O blend. As a finishing touch, the decanter itself has been dipped in gradient colors, an effect inspired by the shades of the different eaux-de-vie selected by the Master Blender to compose Hennessy X.O. In keeping with the legacy of the distinctive carafe Gérald de Geoffre designed for Hennessy X.O in 1947, the Maison Hennessy has become synonymous with bold and daring contemporary desing. Leading deisgners on the international scene - Marc Newson and Tom Dixon among them - have reinterpreted Hennessy X.O's multifaceted story in highly sought-after collector's editions. Exceptional sizes, notably the six-liter Mathusalem, have inspired artisans and artists to create limited editions. Flowing Flame - A wave of warmth grows, crests and then breaks, creating a sensation of roudness, a robust presence and voluptuousness.

The Hennessy X.O odyssey is one that the internationally acclaimed filmmarkers Ridley Scott and Nicholas Winding Refn each have explored. Commissioned in 2019 and 2016, respectively, their films harnessed the emotions this blend arouses and rendered them in unforgettable cinematic sequences. The Hennessy X.O odyssey has been celebrated through exclusive artistic events. In 2017, Hennessy mounted an exhibition at selected points along the Silk Road, retracing its adventure through the artwork of seven artists in seven cities and countries the famed route traverses, from Istanbul, Turkey, to Shanghai, China. Infinite Echo - Evanescent oak notes leave an extended finish that echoes all of the subtlties and sensation that have preceded it, a reflection of Hennessy X.O's complex blending and long aging process. Though these descriptions reflect the concertation of the Hennessy Tasting Committee, each Hennessy X.O experience is by definition a unique and personal sensorial odyssey. Experts say who have explored every dimension of this drink and discovered various characteristics attest to these major attributes:Rising Heat: The intriguing sensation of an intense, rising heat slowly reveals the complex taste of eaux-de-vie patiently aged in oak barrels. In 1947, Gérald de Geoffre, a member of the Hennessy family, further burnished the Hennessy X.O legend by creating a distinctive, instantly recognizable carafe that was as sensorial and powerful as the cognac it contained. A revolution at a time when cognac still came in bottle known as charentaises, this Hennessy X.O bottle marked its era. Although subtly adapted over the years, the essence of the original design remains, its curves inspired by the contours of a cluster of grapes, an homage to the blend's origins.

WHERE COGNAC MEETS COUTURE: THE HENNESSY X.O MASTERPIECE AND HENNESSY X.O LIMITED EDITION DESIGNED BY KIM JONESNot only is Hennessy X.O an icon among cognacs, it's a beautiful symbol of Hennessy's ability to last. Then, as now, we always looked toward the horizon," notes Master Blender Renaud Fillioux de Gironde. Spicy Edge - A strong spicy note tantalizes the lips and palate with its distinct peppery flavor intertwined with a hint of chocolate. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2031977/Kim_Jones_and_the_Hennessy_X_O_Masterpiece_designed_by_Kim_Jones.jpg Chocolate Lull - The familiar, well-rounded flavor of a rich, dark chocolate caresses the palate with slighty sweet, silky smoothness.