Hine – Antique XO, 100th Anniversary 1920-2020 – Cognac Grande Champagne

The nose is elegant, powerful (in delicacy and control) and offers finesse, a beautiful finesse of the grain and an aerial side in the approach. It reveals notes of Zante currant, small crushed dry yellow grape, small notes of caramelized pear associated with touches of dry lemon zests, small white fruits as well as a fine hint of yuzu, white flowers, lychee, a subtle hint of rancio, brioche and an imperceptible hint of cedar (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, full of precision, franc and offers a beautiful finesse of the tension, power (full of delicacy), a small aerial side, complexity and a good structure. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of dry yellow grape, dry orange zests, small notes of caramelized orange associated with touches of dry lemon, dry flowers as well as int of apple, dry nectarine, fine hints of tobacco, cedar, cedrat, a very discreet hint of rancio/caramelization, violet and pepper. Good length. A fine power and tension of the finish. A beautiful precise, straight, elegant Cognac, full of finesse and offering a good structure.