Napoleon Fine Vieille Extra
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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.
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Dark chocolate desserts, blue cheese, roasted duck
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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.
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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.