A delicate, single estate 2005 vintage Cognac from Hine, made with grapes taken exclusively from their own vineyards in the Grande Champagne region. It opens with notes of orange peels, ginger & liquorice allsorts. This develops into notes of anise, fennel seeds & cumin, with some HobNob biscuits too. The palate has notes of jam, honey & raisin, grape, pineapple, balanced with clove & Oriental spices. Hints of cumin, mandarin & pineapple, Turkish delight. While the finish is long, soft & drying with notes of dark chocolate, vanilla & caramel red apple. September 2017 / January 2019