When heritage meets avant-garde artistry, a new story is born and Hennessy VSOP CNY 2021 Edition, designed by contemporary Chinese artist Liu Wei, is exactly that. This limited edition release celebrates Lunar New Year through a bold reinterpretation of tradition, pairing the timeless elegance of Hennessy VSOP with a striking, colorful design symbolizing joy, renewal, and modern energy. It's a collectible that doesn’t just pour, it speaks.

Hennessy VSOP CNY 2021 Edition – Art by Liu Wei 70cl (Limited Edition)
Brand: Hennessy | Category: Cognac | ABV: 40% | Origin: France | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile
Nose: Gentle and harmonious, dried apricot, warm spice, honeyed oak, and hints of clove and vanilla rise from the glass in graceful layers.
Palate: Smooth yet vibrant, elegant notes of roasted almond, cinnamon, sweet spices, and candied fruit blend into a balanced, rounded body.
Finish: Long, refined, and mellow, a lingering mix of spice, soft fruit, and toasty wood notes that fade with poise.

Production Details
Crafted using eaux-de-vie aged up to 15 years, Hennessy VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) is matured in French oak barrels that impart subtle spice and structure. Its carefully balanced blend reflects centuries of Cognac-making savoir-faire, with this limited edition capturing that tradition in a bottle designed to celebrate cultural rebirth and artistic expression.

Perfect For
A standout bottle for Lunar New Year gifting, special gatherings, or art-inspired collections. Best enjoyed during moments of celebration or as the centerpiece of an elegant toast among family or close friends.

Expert Notes
The VSOP standard itself was created for royalty in the 1800s, and this edition elevates it with design and symbolism, Liu Wei’s artwork mirrors the dynamic fusion of cultures, time, and movement that Hennessy embodies.

Customer Reviews
🗣️ “Bought it for the design, stayed for the smoothness. Such a treat!”
🗣️ “A beautiful bottle that tastes as good as it looks.”
🗣️ “Festive, elegant, and rich, it made our New Year extra special.”

Interesting Fact
Liu Wei, known for his abstract, vibrant works, used digital painting techniques and vivid color palettes to represent harmony and transformation, themes that reflect both Hennessy’s legacy and the Lunar New Year’s spirit.

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy neat in a tulip shaped glass to appreciate its nuance, or serve over a large cube to gently open its spice and fruit notes. For festive gatherings, it also shines in a VSOP-based cocktail like a Sidecar or Old Fashioned with a twist of orange.

Distillery Background
Founded in 1765, Hennessy is the most iconic name in Cognac, a house built on excellence, innovation, and global heritage. With over 250 years of expertise and a library of rare eaux de vie, Hennessy continues to craft Cognac that bridges tradition and the contemporary, bottle after bottle.