Finally, in 2013 Hine was bought by EDV SAS, a French company owned by the Nicolas family, famous for their chain of wine-stores all over France. In a statement, EDV SAS has said: “Our strategy is to pursue the development and outreach of the Hine brand, in preserving its exclusive positioning in the market and the exceptional quality of its products, as well as in perpetuating the traditional values of its founding family”.