Fine Champagne Homage Grand Cru Blended Vintages 1984-1986-1987
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Ready to enjoy upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, gingerbread
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Created as a magnificent tribute to the house's English founder, Thomas Hine, this unique Fine Champagne Cognac is a masterclass in cross-Channel maturation. Thomas Hine arrived in France from Dorset in the late 18th century, was briefly imprisoned during the French Revolution, and eventually married into a cognac-making family, elevating the house to legendary status. Homage is an extraordinary blend of three distinct 'Early Landed' single-vintage Cognacs (1984, 1986, and 1987) that were shipped in cask to age in the cool, damp maritime cellars of Bristol, England. These are artfully blended with select vintage Cognacs aged in the drier, warmer cellars of Jarnac, France. The result is a beautifully complex spirit that marries the delicate, floral, and ethereal qualities of British aging with the rich, structured, and spicy notes of French maturation.
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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.