Grand Champagne Bonneuil Vintage
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Ready to enjoy upon release, and can be kept indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, cured ham
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Crafted exclusively from the chalky, sun-drenched hillsides of the Bonneuil estate in the heart of the Grande Champagne premier cru, this single-estate, single-vintage Cognac represents a modern revolution in a region traditionally dominated by multi-vintage blending. Hine's Bonneuil expression is a liquid snapshot of a single year's harvest, distilled on the lees in traditional copper pot stills to preserve the intense fruitiness and structural elegance of the Ugni Blanc grape. The estate's calcareous clay soils impart a distinct mineral backbone and a remarkably vibrant, floral character. This expression celebrates the raw, unadorned beauty of terroir, offering a rare, vintage-specific journey through one of Cognac's most revered microclimates.
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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.