Vintage Landed (Bottled 2002)
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, this bottled spirit will remain in peak condition for several decades when stored upright away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, dark chocolate fondant, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Hine's 'Early Landed' Cognacs represent one of the most romantic and distinctive traditions in the spirits world. Originating from the premier cru of Grande Champagne, the young 1987 spirit was shipped in cask to the United Kingdom in 1989 to age in the damp, cool, and remarkably stable maritime cellars of Bristol. This unique aging environment dramatically alters the maturation process compared to the warmer, drier cellars of Jarnac. In the high humidity of England, the casks lose more alcohol than water, resulting in a slow, gentle maturation that preserves the delicate, ethereal floral notes and orchard fruit characteristics of the distillate, while minimizing heavy oak influence. Bottled in 2002, this vintage captures a precise moment of refined elegance, showcasing the historical synergy between French terroir and British cellaring tradition.
🍾 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.