Vintage Bottled 2023
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Ready to enjoy upon release, as Cognac does not continue to mature once bottled. It will remain in peak condition for several decades if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
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Hine is highly distinguished in the Cognac world for its dedication to single-vintage expressions, a rare practice in a region dominated by multi-vintage blends. Sourced from the chalky, sun-drenched hills of the Grande Champagne premier cru, these vintage releases capture the specific climatic narrative of a single harvest. The house employs a dual aging philosophy: some casks remain in the riverfront cellars of Jarnac to develop rich, robust, and spicy characteristics, while others are shipped to the United Kingdom as 'Early Landed' Cognacs, where the damp, cool maritime climate of Bristol coaxes out ethereal, floral, and remarkably delicate nuances. A vintage bottled in 2023 represents the culmination of decades of patient maturation in French oak, bottled only when the Cellar Master deems the spirit to have reached its absolute peak of complexity and harmony.
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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.