Fine Champagne Homage
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; as a distilled spirit, it will remain stable and can be preserved for decades if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Hine Homage is an extraordinary tribute to the house's founder, Thomas Hine, who arrived in France from Dorset, England, in the late 18th century. This unique Fine Champagne Cognac is a masterful blend of single-vintage Cognacs: three 'Early Landed' Grande Champagne vintages aged in the damp, cool cellars of Bristol, England, and one vintage aged in the warmer, drier cellars of Jarnac, France. This transatlantic maturation process marries the delicate, floral, and ethereal qualities of the British-aged spirits with the rich, structured, and velvety depth of the French-aged components. The result is a highly complex, elegant Cognac featuring notes of pear, orange peel, and fresh honey, underscoring Hine's historic connection between England and France.
🍾 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%