Grand Champagne Bonneuil Vintage
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, and can be kept indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, cured ham
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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)
43%