Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège is releasing a new, limited-edition 200th anniversary carafe. The carafe masterfully weaves together modern design components with elements that pay homage to the brand’s past; specifically recalling the date in March 1818, when the future King George IV of England received his specially commissioned “tierçon cask of excellent quality old pale” from James Hennessy.
The original Cognac bottle, known as the charentaise, dates back to the mid-19th century. For Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège’s 200th anniversary, Hennessy has rethought the architectural, slope-shouldered charentaise in a limited-edition carafe.
Archival design elements, notably the House’s vine leaf motif and vintage stamps, were inspired from the Cognac’s original label. This homage to the past comes in a distinctly modern coffret in brushed aluminum, bearing words excerpted from the future King George IV’s request for a “very superior old” Cognac.
The use of copper-colored embellishment nods to the traditional alembic stills used to distill eaux-de-vie; its handle in full-grain natural leather will take on the patina of time, recalling the aprons worn by coopers, the artisans who craft barrels from staves of aged oak.
The Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège 200th anniversary limited-edition carafe is currently available at fine retailers nationwide and will retail for $80 for a 750ml bottle.