Thomas Hine & Co 1978 Vintage Cognac
27 August, 2008
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Brand owner CL World Brands
Produced in France
Size: 70cl
Prices £195, E350-370, US$360
Abv 40
Markets worldwide
Contact cmeunier@hine.fr
Thomas Hine, the Cognac house owned by CL World Brands, has released a 1798 "early landed and Jarnac-matured vintage Cognac".
Bernard Hine, from the original family, describes the 30-year-old Cognac as "rich and harmonious". Most Cognacs are blends from different years, as well as areas and barrels, without any age statement. Hine is one of the few to develop a portfolio of vintage Cognacs.
The term "early landed" comes from the tradition of shipping Cognacs to Bristol, in cask, within two years of distillation, where they are aged in bonded cellars. The atmosphere in the English west country port is more humid and cooler than Jarnac, so the Cognacs develop differently.
Produced in France
Size: 70cl
Prices £195, E350-370, US$360
Abv 40
Markets worldwide
Contact cmeunier@hine.fr
Thomas Hine, the Cognac house owned by CL World Brands, has released a 1798 "early landed and Jarnac-matured vintage Cognac".
Bernard Hine, from the original family, describes the 30-year-old Cognac as "rich and harmonious". Most Cognacs are blends from different years, as well as areas and barrels, without any age statement. Hine is one of the few to develop a portfolio of vintage Cognacs.
The term "early landed" comes from the tradition of shipping Cognacs to Bristol, in cask, within two years of distillation, where they are aged in bonded cellars. The atmosphere in the English west country port is more humid and cooler than Jarnac, so the Cognacs develop differently.
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