Fifty Years of Silence. One Extraordinary Voice.

In 1975, the vineyards of Grande Champagne yielded a harvest of exceptional quality defined by brilliant sunshine, a high diurnal temperature range, remarkable aromatic concentration and perfect natural balance. Those eaux-de-vie entered the historic cellars at 16 Quai de l'Orangerie in Jarnac, and there they remained, quietly evolving in 350-litre casks of fine to medium-grained oak, for fifty years.

The result is the HINE Vintage 1975 Timeless Poetry. A single vintage Grande Champagne cognac of astonishing complexity, presented in a bespoke porcelain decanter hand-crafted by the legendary French maison Bernardaud. The decanter's sculptural form  three broad faces embellished with artwork by French artist Manon Briquet de Valon, crowned with a fluted stopper inspired by Hine's historic style is as much a work of art as the cognac within. Limited to just 450 bottles worldwide.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep, rich amber with burnished mahogany undertones  the colour of five decades of patient maturation.

Nose:
Extraordinarily complex: candied fruits lead the way, followed by roasted pineapple, baked apple, cinnamon and vanilla. A profound depth that reveals new dimensions with every encounter.

Palate:
Silky and monumental candied fruits, liquorice and gently warming spices build to a rich, sustained crescendo. Simultaneously powerful and delicate, a balance only achieved by cognacs of this exceptional age and provenance.

Finish:
Extraordinary and seemingly endless the finish of a half-century in oak, carrying with it the full weight and grace of time.

Why You'll Love It

The HINE Vintage 1975 Timeless Poetry is among the rarest and most significant cognac releases of recent years. A 50-year-old single vintage from the Premier Cru of Grande Champagne, presented in a unique Bernardaud porcelain decanter, it is a collector's masterpiece, a family heirloom and an investment in exceptional French savoir-faire. 450 bottles. No second chance.

Product Details

• Region: Grande Champagne (Premier Cru)
• Vintage: 1975
• Ageing: 50 years in fine to medium-grained oak casks, Jarnac cellars
• Alcohol: 47% ABV
• Decanter: Bespoke Bernardaud porcelain, artwork by Manon Briquet de Valon
• Format: 70cl with gift box
• Availability: Édition Limitée: 450 unités dans le monde