Vintage Early Landed 1989 Bottled 2003
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Ready to enjoy upon release, this bottled vintage Cognac will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright away from direct light.
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dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
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The 'Early Landed' Cognacs of Hine represent one of the most poetic and historically rich traditions in the spirits world. Following distillation in Jarnac, casks of this 1989 Grande Champagne vintage were shipped across the English Channel to age in the damp, cool, and dark cellars of Bristol, England. This unique maritime microclimate, characterized by high humidity and remarkably stable, cool temperatures, dramatically alters the maturation process. Unlike the dry cellars of Cognac where water evaporates faster than alcohol, the damp British cellars allow alcohol to evaporate more rapidly. This slows down the wood extraction and preserves the pristine, delicate fruit and floral characteristics of the Grande Champagne terroir. The resulting spirit, bottled in 2003, is celebrated for its ethereal lightness, orange blossom aromas, and refined elegance, standing as a testament to a centuries-old Anglo-French merchant tradition.
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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.