Isaac Gillette
4.0
This is the second release of this single estate Grande Champagne Cognac from Hine, sourced from just 19 barrels of refill French oak. It starts with scents of candied citrus and anise, alongside subtle hints of gingerbread cake and honey, plus dates and crème anglaise. The mouthfeel offers some stone-like quality for equilibrium, with rich cake, clove, dried apricot, Fuji apple, and quince flavors. The conclusion is smooth, featuring notes of pie crust, a bit of lemon custard, and physalis.
