Hine Cognac XO 1er Cru Grand Champagne
Product details
| Management number | 253707961 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$78.75 | Model Number | 253707961 | ||
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Hine XO 1er Cru (Grande Champagne) is a luxurious XO cognac crafted from 100% Grande Champagne terroir. It offers an elegant balance of orchard & stone-fruit richness, honeyed vanilla, oak spice, and subtle floral notes with a long, refined finish. It’s built for savoring — neat, with minimal water — and makes for a standout expression in the XO category.
Key Specs & Origins
| Feature | Detail |
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| Producer / House | Hine Cognac, founded 1763, based in Jarnac, France |
| Cru / Terroir | 1er Cru Grande Champagne — the premier cru for cognac, known for chalky, limestone soil and excellent ageing potential. |
| Grade / Classification | XO (Extra Old) “1er Cru” XO — meaning a blend of younger and older eaux-de-vie, all from Grande Champagne, bottled at age beyond the XO minimums. |
| ABV / Proof | 40% ABV (standard XO strength) |
| Age Profile | The average age of the eaux-de-vie in the mix is around 20 years according to some listings. |
Tasting Profile
| Aspect | Notes |
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| Colour / Appearance | Deep amber with rich golden hues. |
| Nose / Aroma | A complex bouquet: roasted nectarines, ripe apricots, succulent melon. Underneath fruit, there are notes of vanilla, orange resin, honey, oak, and warm spice. Also delicate florals — jasmine, honeysuckle, white flowers in some reviews. |
| Palate / Taste | Smooth, round and velvety. Expect orchard fruit (stone fruit, apricot), fruit liqueur brightness, followed by toffee / caramel, chocolate, a touch of ginger or warm spice, and oak. |
| Finish | Long, elegant, with lingering dried fruits, sweet oak, soft spice. Subtle sweetness remains; not overly heavy but rich enough to feel mature. |
What Makes It Special
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Terroir Purity: Being entirely from Grande Champagne (the “Premier Cru” of Cognac), helps this XO have both elegance and depth; the soil gives finesse, freshness, and aging potential.
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Age & Maturation: With an average age around 20 years for its eaux-de-vie, the time in oak gives complexity (vanilla, oak spice, toffee) while allowing fruit and floral notes to remain vibrant.
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Balance & Layered Profile: The interplay of fruit, florals, oak, and spice makes it more than just rich—there is finesse, elegance, and structure. It avoids heaviness or over-woodiness.
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Excellent for sipping neat, especially in a tulip or cognac glass to appreciate its aroma journey.
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Great as a gift or showcase spirit — the pedigree (Grande Champagne, XO) and presentation appeal to cognac connoisseurs.
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Versatile enough for pairing with fine dark chocolate, tobacco, or aged cheeses — things that match its richness.
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