Signature
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as Cognac does not continue to age or improve once bottled.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, blue cheese, roasted nuts
✨ Technical Specifications
Hine's Signature is an elegant testament to the house's historical mastery of blending, specifically showcasing the refined, floral characteristics of the Petite Champagne growth of Cognac. Established in Jarnac during the 18th century, Hine has long maintained a reputation for precision and delicacy, qualities that are beautifully expressed in this bottling. The chalky soils of the region impart a distinct mineral undertone and a vibrant vivacity to the eaux-de-vie. Traditionally crafted primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes, the spirit undergoes double distillation in traditional Charente copper alembic stills before aging in fine-grained French oak casks. This meticulous process coaxes out notes of fresh apricot, white flowers, and a touch of sweet spice, reflecting the signature house style that has charmed connoisseurs and royal courts alike for generations.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1763 along the banks of the Charente River in Jarnac, Thomas Hine & Co. represents one of Cognac's most distinguished artisanal houses, underscored by being the sole cognac house to hold a British Royal Warrant since 1962. Hine centers its philosophy on the premier crus of Grande and Petite Champagne, farming 115 hectares across the chalk-dominant, undulating hillsides of Bonneuil under certified sustainable practices (HVE and CEC). Under long-standing Cellar Master Eric Forget, the house champions the belief that monumental cognac begins as pristine white wine. Vinified exclusively from Ugni Blanc, the wines undergo double distillation on fine lees in traditional Charentais copper pot stills, followed by aging in lightly toasted, fine-grained French oak casks to preserve floral vivacity and mineral nuance. Renowned for its single-estate and single-vintage bottlings, Hine is celebrated globally for benchmarks such as Antique XO Premier Cru, Homage Grand Cru, and its legendary Early Landed vintages matured in humid British cellars.
🍇 Base Material
Ugni Blanc
🍷 ABV
40%