A delicate; second vintage of this single estate Grande Champagne Cognac from Hine, taken from only 19 barrels, all of which were refill French oak - for the 2006 vintage. It opens with notes of mixed peels & licorice with hints of Parkin & honey, dates & custard. The palate has some minerality for balance, with buttery cake, allspice, dried apricot, red apple & quince notes. While the finish is soft with notes of Shortcrust pastry, some citrus curd & cape gooseberries. September 2017