The House of Hine has released the Hine 1975, the first in a new collection of vintages from the Cognac house, whose history stretches back more than 260 years. 

Drawn from a single plot in the heart of Grande Champagne, this vintage was distilled in 1975 and aged for five decades in Hine’s fine-grain toasted oak barrels. Hine noted that the exceptional growing climate of 1975, coupled with the year’s significant social and cultural progress, served as the inspiration for this bottling.

Hine’s Cellar Master, Paul Szersnovicz, said: “(The year) fostered the perfect ripening of the grapes and produced an eaux-de-vie of rare quality, both powerful and elegantly aromatic.

"Steady hydration throughout the growing season supported optimal development of both the vines and the fruit. The harvested grapes were rich in sugar while retaining their remarkable acidity. This perfect duality , essential for crafting an exceptional Cognac, yielded a wine of great finesse."

The Cognac house says that the expression brings candied fruits to the nose, with roasted pineapple, baked apple, and hints of cinnamon and vanilla. On the palate, drinkers will find similar flavours with added notes of liquorice and gentle spices.

The liquid is housed in a porcelain decanter created by French porcelain manufacturer Bernardaud. 

The bottle is finished with a stopper inspired by Hine’s historical style and features a custom design by French illustrator Manon Briquet de Valon. For the design, De Valon created five unique panels, each representing a distinct theme: the House of Hine, women, innovation and architecture, culture, and sport.

De Valon will reinterpret the design each year for every new vintage in the collection.

The Cognac can also be purchased in a gift set, of which includes two bespoke glasses, a coaster, and porcelain trays, set upon a carved wooden base by Robin Françoise. There are 50 sets available for €6,200 (US$7,185).

Only 450 bottles of the Cognac are available, each with an MSRP of €3,500 ($US4,056).

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88 Bamboo Editorial Team