An Evening With Marc Boissonnet, Ambassadeur De La Maison from Hennessy Cognac

An Evening With Marc Boissonnet, Ambassadeur De La Maison from Hennessy Cognac

Just a couple of weeks back, we’ve had the opportunity to attend an event courtesy of Hennessy Malaysia. Marc Boissonnet, Ambassadeur de la Maison from Hennessy Cognac recently visited Malaysia to share his passion about the House’s heritage and collection of cognacs with selected media and guests at an exclusive dinner held in Skillet@163, Kuala Lumpur. Read on!

An Evening With Marc Boissonnet, Ambassadeur De La Maison from Hennessy Cognac

Dinner made better with Hennessy V.S.O.P

Held at Skillet, the environment was perfect for an evening of good food, amidst great company. During the dinner, Boissonnet shared his views on the dynamic Hennessy Maison and spoke of the House’s values of savoir-faire, innovation, creation, excellence, legacy, and sustainable development. Boissonnet also spoke passionately about Hennessy X.O, the emblematic icon of the House of Hennessy, which was the main highlight of the evening. 

Marc Boissonnet, Ambassadeur De La Maison from Hennessy Cognac 

The menu for the night

Our Dinner

We had a multiple course dinner complete with canapés, amuse bouche, mains and dessert. Each is paired with Hennessy, from the Hesseny V.S.O.P, Hennessy X.O and Hennessy Paradis. Yums. 

All set to indulge!

Savouring Hennessy

Canapes

Chicken Liver Pate with Spiced Prune Compote 

Skillet Truffles 

Home cured Salmon 

Foie Gras Custard

Hennessy Highball

Hennessy the whole night through..

Off to a great start!

Amuse Bouche

Soft Shell Prawn | Prawn Dusk | White Percik Foam 

Hennessy V.S.O.P  

Soft Shell Prawn | Prawn Dusk | White Percik Foam 

Main

Beef Short-Ribs | Ox-Tongue | Summer Truffles 

Hennessy X.O 

Beef Short-Ribs | Ox-Tongue | Summer Truffles  

Dessert

Banana | Semai 72% Chocolate | Coconut 

Hennessy Paradis

Banana | Semai 72% Chocolate | Coconut 

Palate Cleanser

Petit Four

Did You Know?

The term X.O was coined for this very Cognac by Maurice Hennessy in the 19th century, and it was first bottled in 1870 for family and friends. This blend is composed of over 100 eaux-de-vie which has absorbed wood tannins over a lengthy period, forming a uniquely satisfying character, robust and rich with incredible persistence. It has remained unchanged since its creation, yet never ceases to surprise the connoisseur, to whom it reveals more of its multiple facets every time it is tasted.

Hennessy X.O

During the private dinner, we not only got treated to Hennessy V.S.O.P, the finest V.S.O.P cognac with its great harmony and subtle balance, we got to savour the Hennessy Paradis, the rare cognac recognised for its delicate, velvety character and subtle texture.

Great evening!

Having relocated to Cognac when he joined Jas Hennessy & Co in 1998, Boissonnet developed an irresistible interest in explaining the fascinating stages and details of Hennessy's crafts. Today, he relentlessly promotes the pleasures of enjoying Hennessy cognac and its lifestyle. 

Have a good one my dear friends!

Born from a family of winegrowers, Boissonnet welcomes and entertains privileged visitors on the Company’s premises and leads Hennessy Academy educational programmes. He also introduces Hennessy to customers and business partners while convincingly represents the Maison in media or public relations events.

It was a great evening, to say the least. Here’s looking forward to more awesomeness with Hennessy!