Hine Rare VSOP

Description

Hine Rare VSOP is a blend of Grande and Petite Champagnes. Known as a Fine Champagne. A Fine Champagne derived from the 2 finest crus, Rare is made up of over 50% derived from grapes grown in the Grande Champagne, and the remainder from the Petite Champagne. Aged from between 6 and 12 years, with most being around 8 years old, Hine Rare VSOP Fine Champagne is an exquisite blend of over 25 cognacs and was first blended by the eponymous Thomas Hine.

Hine Rare VSOP Cognac is an award-winning cognac drink produced by the House of Hine which was founded in 1763 in Jarnac, France. Located in the best wine-growing region of Cognac, the famous Hine was family-owned for six generations and is presently owned by EDV SAS. Since 1962, the House of Hine has been the exclusive official supplier of Cognac to the British Crown.

Priced higher than any of the big four cognac houses VSOP offerings obviously because of its outstanding elegance and quality, Hine Rare VSOP Fine Champagne is a smooth cognac featuring delightful notes of vanilla, jasmine, oak, acacia, and fruit. Rare is well-balanced and mellow, which makes it perfect for sipping and for use in cocktails that require a finer approach. Hine Rare VSOP is a lovely amber colour and also comes in an attractive glass decanter and a presentation box.

Hine Rare VSOP Tasting Notes

Eye: Amber/light golden copper

Nose: Floral, enticing and fruity hints of oak, floral too with notes of violets, soft leather, cooked fruit as well as fresh, rich and sweet fruit, sugary plums.

Palate: Rich fruity notes of vanilla, plums, some spice (towards the end leading into the finish), prunes, very smooth and moreish, perfumed with more violet.

Finish: A more oaky spice of the finish, still a nice fruity sweetness, prunes vanilla, with some sweet floral notes. Quite a long finish with raisins and prunes notes remaining for a while. Absolutely delectable!