Prince William Vintage Early Landed (Bottled 2005)
⏳ Drikkevindue
Ready to enjoy upon release, and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright away from direct light.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
This exceptional vintage Cognac represents Hine's signature 'Early Landed' tradition, a rare aging process where selected casks of young Grande Champagne Cognac are shipped across the English Channel to mature in the cool, damp cellars of Bristol, England. The high humidity and stable, cool maritime climate of the British cellars dramatically slow down the evaporation of alcohol relative to water, resulting in a spirit of unparalleled delicacy, floral elegance, and refined fruitiness, with far less heavy oak influence than those aged in the drier cellars of Jarnac. Distilled from the superb 1990 harvest and bottled in 2005 after fifteen years of patient maritime slumber, this release showcases the historic connection between Hine and the British market, a relationship cemented by the Royal Warrant they have proudly held since 1962.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
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.