Jarnac Vintage
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Hine's Jarnac Vintages represent the peak of single-year Cognac craftsmanship, aged exclusively in the house's historic cellars on the banks of the Charente River in Jarnac, France. Unlike Hine's famous 'Early Landed' casks that cross the English Channel to age in the damp cellars of Bristol, these barrels remain in their native home. The drier, warmer conditions of the Jarnac cellars accelerate the evaporation of water over alcohol, fostering a more intense interaction with the French oak. Crafted predominantly from the prized chalky soils of Grande Champagne, this style is celebrated for its opulent complexity, showcasing deep notes of dried apricots, orange peel, warm baking spices, and the coveted, earthy 'rancio' that only decades of careful maturation can bestow.
🍾 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%