Hine Bonneuil 2006

2013 saw the 250th anniversary of the founding of Hine Cognacs whose quality, refined through six generations, has been recognised the world over. Hine selects its eau-de-vie exclusively from the top Crus of grande and Petite Champagne in the very heart of the Cognac region. The house of Hine stands on the banks of the River Charente and, it is in its dark, ancient cellars that their unrivalled collection of cognac reserves gently age in mature oak casks under the supervision of Hine’s Cellar Master, Eric Forget. Family tradition dictates that Hine cognacs are aged far longer than the minimum time required by French law. They prefer to set their own, higher standards so that their cognacs are only released when they have reached maturity.

Hine is one of the few houses to specialise in Vintage cognacs, either matured in Jarnac, or shipped to the UK at an early age and matured in cool, damp British cellars, and bottled as Early-landed Vintages. In 1962 the exceptional quality of Hine was officially recognised when the company was awarded the Royal Warrant for the supply of cognac to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the only Cognac house to have received this honour.

Tasting Notes

The Bonneuil Series, first launched in 2005 and only released in exceptional years, showcases the impact of terroir on the Cognac region. Hine Bonneuil 2010 is an unblended single estate cognac from a single harvest that provides the purest and most accurate expression of the Grande Champagnes chalky terroir. Bottled on 21 July 2020, Domaines Bonneuil 2010 is a rare and precious Cognac that exudes elegance.

Nose: Mixed peels and liquorice with hints of Parkin and honey developing. Dates and custard emerge from the background too.

Palate: Some minerality keeps things in shape, with rounded buttery cake, allspice, dried apricot, red apple and quince notes.

Finish: Shortcrust pastry, some citrus curd and cape gooseberries.