21YO Bottled 2023
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Ready to enjoy upon release. Unlike wine, bottled Cognac does not mature further in glass and will remain stable for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hine's 21-Year-Old expression represents an extraordinary departure from traditional Cognac classifications like XO, opting instead for a precise age statement that highlights over two decades of patient maturation. Sourced from the chalky, sun-drenched hills of Grande Champagne—the premier cru of Cognac—this spirit is crafted primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes. The house of Hine, founded by Englishman Thomas Hine in Jarnac, is celebrated for its delicate, floral style, achieved through light lees distillation and aging in fine-grained French oak casks. This 21-year-old bottling showcases the exquisite transition of primary fruit into complex tertiary notes of rancio, dried apricots, and sweet spices, embodying the historic craftsmanship and British-French heritage of this legendary house.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in Jarnac in 1763 and renamed Thomas Hine & Co. in 1817, Hine is one of the oldest and most prestigious houses in Cognac, France, celebrated for its exquisite, terroir-driven spirits. Situated along the banks of the Charente River at 16 Quai de l'Orangerie, 16200 Jarnac, the house is globally renowned for its exceptional single-vintage Cognacs, sourced predominantly from the premier crus of Grande and Petite Champagne. Hine's signature production philosophy includes the rare tradition of 'Early Landed' vintages, which are shipped to the United Kingdom to age in the damp, cool cellars of Bristol, resulting in remarkably delicate and floral profiles. Today, Hine continues to craft legendary expressions such as the Antique Premier Cru XO, Triomphe, and the single-estate Domaines Hine Bonneuil, maintaining an uncompromising standard of elegance that has earned them a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Discover more at https://www.hinecognac.com.