Hine Triomphe Cognac

A Triumph of Grande Champagne Pleasing the eye as well as the palate, Hine Triomphe Cognac was first created in 1888 to celebrate the winegrowers’ triumph over the phylloxera epidemic, which decimated European vineyards and brought the Cognac industry to its knees. This hors d’age Cognac comprises a blend of some fifty exceptional and fully matured eaux-de-vie produced exclusively from Grande Champagne grapes, matured in small casks in Hine's Jarnac cellars.    Every small step of the process to create Hine Triomphe Cognac has been taken to create a flawless result. The premier cru Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie used for this blend were selected and put aside 50 to 60 years ago, chosen for their exceptional complexity and finesse. The type of casks chosen, and their location, are also carefully considered. A lower volume to surface area ratio allows the spirit to extract more flavors from the wood, while the high humidity environment of the cellars - located by the River Charente - slows