The Grand Champagne cru is the most recognizable Cognac region of France known for consistently producing high quality grape harvests. Recently the brand upgraded the blend such that every drop of Hine Antique is now distilled from grapes grown in the Grande Champagne cru. Hine Antique XO Cognac is produced from a blend 40 Cognac spirits in the heart of France’s Cognac appellation on the banks of the River Charente. The youngest Cognac eaux de vie in a blend which is labelled XO must be 6 years old. The minimum aging for Cognac is 2 years, and if Cognac carries an age statement, it must be the youngest cognac in the blend which is represented. The resulting distillate must be aged in new french oak or french oak that previously contained Cognac eaux de vie. (You can think of each of these crus as specific grape growing regions within the overall appellation.) The grape juice from which cognac is distilled must be produced solely from white grapes which have been grown within the Cognac appellation.Īs well, Cognac is distilled twice upon a copper Charentes Still. Since 1938, this appellation has been composed of six crus: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bon Bois, and Bois a Terroir. All cognac must be produced from a specific region of France whose appellation was first set out by decree on May 1, 1909. The production of cognac is governed by strict rules designed to guarantee consistency of quality and character in the final spirit. A review by Chip Dykstra (Aka Arctic Wolf)
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