250th Anniversary Limited Edition
⏳ Drinking Window
As an exceptionally rare, fully matured prestige Cognac, it is bottled at its absolute peak of complexity and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheese, or a fine hand-rolled cigar
✨ Technical Specifications
To celebrate its landmark 250th anniversary in 2013, the historic house of Hine released an exceptional, ultra-rare single-vintage Cognac from the legendary 1953 harvest. This year holds immense historical significance, marking not only an exceptional growing season in the premier cru of Grande Champagne but also the coronation year of Queen Elizabeth II—a fitting tribute for the only Cognac house to hold a Royal Warrant. Kept undisturbed in the family's private cellars in Jarnac, this liquid gold matured for six decades under the watchful eyes of successive generations of cellar masters. To match the liquid's majesty, it was presented in an exquisite Baccarat crystal decanter designed by the legendary French designer Andrée Putman, evoking a rough-cut gemstone. It stands as a monument to Hine's dedication to vintage-specific, terroir-driven craftsmanship.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1763 and later named in 1817 by Englishman Thomas Hine, Maison Hine is an esteemed Cognac house situated along the banks of the Charente River in Jarnac, France. Holding a distinguished Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II since 1962, the house is celebrated for its artisanal philosophy and dedicated focus on the premier terroirs of Grande and Petite Champagne. Hine is uniquely renowned for its mastery of single-vintage cognacs, including both classic Jarnac-aged releases and rare Early Landed casks matured in the damp, cool cellars of the United Kingdom. Emphasizing elegance, delicate floral aromatics, and minimal oak influence, the maison produces legendary expressions such as Antique XO Premier Cru, Triomphe, and single-harvest Bonneuil vintages.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Ugni Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
40%