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Hine Mariage Cognac Baccarat Decanter

Lot: 5106948

Hine Mariage Cognac Baccarat Decanter

Winning Bid: £826
(Reserve not met) This lot currently has: 18 bids

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Lot:
Region: 
Cognac, France
Bottler: 
Hine
Cask Type: 
Limousin Oak
Bottled Strength: 
40%
Bottle Size: 
70cl
Distillery Status: 
Operational
product Details

Hine Mariage Cognac Baccarat Decanter

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.

Mariage is a Grande Champagne blend of 12 vintage Cognacs harvested between 1921-1959 and was created in 1991 by Bernard Hine. It was produced to celebrate the 200th wedding anniversary of Thomas Hine and Françoise Elisabeth. The wine is displayed in a beautiful decanter produced by legendary crystal makers, Baccarat.

Baccarat Crystal was founded in the commune of the same name in north-eastern France in 1764. The company was given permission to start the manufacture of window panes, mirrors and stemware by King Louis XV but it wasn't until 1816 when the first crystal oven was installed. For well over 250 years the company has become renowned for its high quality and craftsmanship.

 

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