Vintage Early Landed Bottled 1996
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
Ready to enjoy upon release, this spirit will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored properly.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Blue cheese, Dark chocolate, Roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
The tradition of 'Early Landed' Cognac is one of the most poetic chapters in spirits history, born from a centuries-old relationship between France and England. Shortly after distillation, casks of this 1977 vintage were shipped across the English Channel to age in the damp, cool, and temperature-stable cellars of Bristol. This maritime climate, vastly different from the dry cellars of Jarnac, slows down evaporation and reduces the wood's influence, allowing the spirit to retain an incredibly delicate, floral, and ethereal character. Bottled in 1996, this expression showcases the sublime elegance of Grande Champagne grapes, offering notes of candied citrus, white flowers, and soft spices, untouched by heavy oak tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
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.