Napoleon Fine Vieille Extra
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured, high-quality Cognac, it is bottled at its peak and does not improve with bottle age, remaining stable and pristine for decades.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Hine's Napoleon Fine Vieille Extra is a historic bottling that showcases the house's mastery of blending and aging. The 'Napoleon' designation in Cognac carries a romantic history, traditionally associated with spirits aged well beyond the minimum requirements to achieve a mature, complex character. Sourced from the prestigious premier crus of Grande and Petite Champagne, this expression benefits from the region's signature chalky soils, which impart unparalleled finesse and longevity. Hine's signature style—focused on elegance, floral delicacy, and restrained oak influence—is fully realized here. The spirit undergoes traditional double distillation in Charentais copper pot stills before resting in fine-grained French oak casks in Hine's historic cellars along the Charente River. This slow maturation coaxes out complex notes of dried fruits, soft spices, jasmine, and the coveted rancio, making it a testament to the house's centuries-old craftsmanship.
🍾 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%