Fine Champagne Homage
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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.
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Dark chocolate desserts, blue cheese, roasted duck
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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.
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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.