Tag Archive: Courvoisier
Cognac Sees Renewed Growth In U.S., As Asian Demand Dries Up
Only a few years ago it was commonplace to hear that Cognac producers were holding back stocks formerly destined for the U.S. to sell at higher prices in China. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 12, 2015Bacardi Unveils D’ussé XO
Two years after launching the D’ussé Cognac brand with a VSOP offering, Bacardi is extending the upscale label with an XO expression. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 27, 2014News Briefs for February 5, 2014
•U.S. fund manager Wellington Management has increased its stake in Treasury Wine Estates to 5.73%, making it one of the company’s largest shareholders. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 5, 2014Cognac-Moscato Blend Courvoisier Gold Pushing Boundaries And Fueling Growth
Beam Inc. has been marketing hybrid versions of its Courvoisier Cognac brand for several years, unveiling Courvoisier Rosé—a blend of Cognac and French red wine grapes—in June 2011. In late 2012, it followed with Courvoisier Gold, a mix of Cognac and Moscato. Both offerings are at 18% abv and retail at $24.99 a 750-ml. SND recently spoke with Neil Shah, senior brand manager for Courvoisier at Beam Inc., to get an update on progress for these two unusual line extensions. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 17, 2013Cognac’s Fortunes Rise In U.S., As Asia Slows
Cognac’s popularity in Asia had been on such a steep upward curve in recent years that some analysts were predicting a supply shortage for the U.S. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 18, 2013Cognac Regains Lost Ground, As U.S. And Asia Show Growth
After struggling against the onset of the global economic downturn in 2008 and 2009, Cognac has come roaring back. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 19, 2012
