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Hine Rare VSOP — illustrated landscape of Cognac
45°42′N 0°20′W · Cognac
Thomas Hine & Cie

Hine Rare VSOP

Early-landed, delicate, floral and wonderfully fruity.

ABV
40.0%
Age
NAS
Price
$65 $$$
Rating
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  • RegionCognac, France
  • CaskLimousin French oak
  • FamilyCognac

Flavour wheel

Smoke: 0/10 Smoke 0 Fruit: 7/10 Fruit 7 Spice: 3/10 Spice 3 Sweet: 6/10 Sweet 6 Floral: 7/10 Floral 7 Oak: 4/10 Oak 4

THE STORY

Hine is one of the great Cognac houses, ageing barrels in Bordeaux-like Charente warehouses ("early landed") for elegance.

Nose

Dried apricot, brioche, jasmine, pear.

Palate

Soft; stewed fruit, vanilla, toasted brioche.

Finish

Long and elegant, with gentle oak.

Aging process

Rare VSOP combines Grande and Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie aged six to twelve years.

Terroir & region

Jarnac, on the banks of the Charente. Humid cellars slow evaporation.

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