Notes - Notes - For almost 250 years the quality of Hine Cognacs, 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. Family tradition dictates that Hine cognacs are aged far longer than the minimum time required by French Law. Rare VSOP is a Fine Champagne cognac, which means a blend of Grande and Petite Champagne cognacs, with at least 50% coming from the Grande Champagne district. This, a blend of more than 25 cognacs, the youngest of which has aged over 4 years in our cellars, is considered to be the "classic" Hine. The most delicate of Hine's cognacs with fruity aromas on the nose and a long mellow taste in the mouth.