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Lot 173
Hine Vieille Fine Champagne Antique Cognac
Result:
Sold
Hammer Price:
€55
Bid History:
14 Bids
Distillery:
Hine
Country:
France
Strength:
40%
Bottle Size:
70cl
Condition:
Lot condition is very good as per the photographs, no issues have been noted.
Estimate:
€150 - €180
Description:
In 1791 and at the age of 16, an Englishman from Dorset named Thomas Hine travelled to France to pursue his passion for cognac. His sense of historical timing however was disastrous, and after trying to flee the French Revolution he was imprisoned at the Château de Jarnac where he remained sequestered for several months. Fortunes turned in his favour however, and he later married Françoise-Elisabeth, the daughter of his hosts, subsequently taking over the running of the cognac production at the Château. With his product slowly gaining a positive reputation, he then renamed the brand after himself in 1817. Today Château de Jarnac remains the headquarters Hine, and it is one of the oldest buildings in the commune. In 1962 royalty came calling, with Queen Elizabeth II approving a royal warrant for Hine to supply the British royal household. To this day they are the only cognac house entrusted with such an honour. Hine may be lagging behind the 'Big Four' Cognac producers in terms of sales, but in terms of brand recognition they are not far off at all.
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All our lots are pre-owned so there may be some element of normal wear & tear present. If we ourselves have noted something unusual (beyond normal wear & tear) we will have mentioned it in the 'Condition' section.
We cannot be responsible for natural blemishes in the grain of wooden presentation boxes - wood is a natural product and it comes the way it comes.
If you have any other comments to make, specific queries to ask, or have noted any issues with a lot, please click here to contact us and we will get back to you promptly.