250
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As a fully matured, ultra-aged Cognac, it is bottled at its absolute peak and will not continue to age in the glass. It can be savored immediately or kept indefinitely if stored properly.
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Dark chocolate, Blue cheese, Roasted duck
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To celebrate its landmark 250th anniversary in 2013, the historic house of Hine unveiled an extraordinary masterwork: the Hine 250. This ultra-rare, single-vintage Cognac dates back to the legendary 1953 harvest, a year of exceptional quality that also coincided with the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II—a poignant connection given Hine's prestigious Royal Warrant. Selected from the family's private reserve by cellar master Eric Forget and Bernard Hine, this liquid gold was sourced exclusively from the premier cru of Grande Champagne. It aged for six decades in a single cask in the damp, quiet cellars of Jarnac along the Charente River, slowly concentrating its rich, complex aromas of dried fruits, leather, and spices. To match the liquid's majesty, it was housed in an exquisite Baccarat crystal decanter designed by the iconic French designer Andrée Putman, resembling a rough-cut jewel.
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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.