🥃 Hine XO 1er Cru
The older cognac from the Hine house: an XO made only from Grande Champagne, with spirits at least 10 years old; 40% ABV.
Hine XO 1er Cru is an older cognac in the permanent Hine range. It is made only from Grande Champagne spirits, the first cru of cognac. The strength is 40% ABV, according to the importer Hotaling & Co. According to Beverage Information Group, the spirits in it are at least 10 years old.
For a long time the house's flagship was Antique XO: Difford's Guide says it was created by Georges Hine in 1920. In 2010, according to Morning Advertiser, it was relaunched as Antique XO Premier Cru: over 40 cognacs from Grande Champagne only, at least 10 years old. Whether XO 1er Cru continues this line exactly is not stated in the sources. The cognac is distilled twice and matured in oak barrels.
Why this matters to you. Unlike Hine Rare, this one has a single cru, Grande Champagne, rather than a Fine Champagne blend. Under cognac rules, the XO designation means that the youngest spirit is at least 10 years old. The WHO reminds: there is no safe amount of alcohol.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV (per Hotaling & Co.) |
|---|---|
| Minimum maturation | spirits at least 10 years old |
| Raw material | cognac spirits from Grande Champagne only |
| Cask type | oak barrels |
| EU category | category 4 wine spirit (Cognac PDO) |
| Legal basis | Cognac PDO (EU eAmbrosia register EUGI00000014112) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Hine XO 1er Cru → packed in → 🍷 Oak barrel ← packed in ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel, 🐝 French oak
- Made from
- 🌿 Grape
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Traditions
- 🥃 VS, VSOP, XO
- Part of
- 🥃 Hine, 🥃 Cognac
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Hine Cigar Reserve XO, 🥃 Hine Cigar Reserve XO, 🥃 Hine Rare, 🥃 Hine Rare
Frequently asked questions
Is Hine XO 1er Cru a Fine Champagne?
No. It is made only from Grande Champagne spirits; Fine Champagne is a blend of Grande and Petite Champagne.
How old are the spirits in Hine XO 1er Cru?
At least 10 years, according to Beverage Information Group; this matches the minimum for the XO designation.
Is it the same as Hine Antique XO?
The sources do not say so directly. Antique XO was created in 1920, and in 2010 it was relaunched as Antique XO Premier Cru from Grande Champagne.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🥃 VS, VSOP, XO — Cognac age statements, based on the youngest spirit in the blend.
- 🌿 Grape — The berries of the grapevine, whose juice becomes wine, juice and raisins.
- 🐝 French oak — European oaks from French forests used for expensive barrels.
- 🥃 Hine Cigar Reserve XO — XO cognac from the Hine house since 1996: 20 spirits from Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and Fins Bois, over 15 years old; 40% ABV.
Similar
🥃 H by Hine VSOP · 🥃 Hine Cigar Reserve XO · 🥃 Hine Rare · 🥃 Hennessy Fine de Cognac · 🥃 Rémy Martin XO · 🥃 Courvoisier V.S
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Hotaling & Co.: Hine XO 1er Cru (Grande Champagne, matured for decades, 40 %)
- Beverage Information Group: HINE XO 1er Cru (19.12.2024; Grande Champagne, eaux-de-vie aged a minimum of 10 years; Hotaling & Co.)
- Morning Advertiser: Hine Cognac revives luxury XO blend (12.04.2010; Antique XO Premier Cru: over 40 Grande Champagne cognacs, at least 10 years; original by George Hine, 1920)
- Difford's Guide: Thomas Hine & Co., history (H by Hine: 20 eaux-de-vie, Grande and Petite Champagne, minimum 4 years; Rare VSOP faceted bottle; Antique XO created 1920 by George Hine)
- Difford's Guide: Cognac summarised (crus, double distillation, minimum ages VS/VSOP/XO)
- eAmbrosia: Cognac / Eau-de-vie de Cognac / Eau-de-vie des Charentes, EUGI00000014112 (GI, registered)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)