Tag Archive: Moet Hennessy
Moët Hennessy’s Chinese Wine, Ao Yun, Makes U.S. Debut
Moët Hennessy is launching its China-sourced prestige wine, Ao Yun, in the U.S. market this week. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 13, 2016China’s Consumers Flock To Imported Wines
Imported wines are booming in China, up 44% to 62 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 19, 2016Empire Strikes Back, Extending Partnership With Moët Hennessy USA In New York
Moët Hennessy USA has extended its alliance with Empire Merchants via a long-term contract for the New York market, giving Empire a boost six months after the distributor was dealt a severe blow with the loss of the Bacardi business. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 26, 2016Upscale New Zealand Players Cloudy Bay And Loveblock Look Beyond Sauvignon Blanc
Two of New Zealand wine’s most prominent luxury players—Cloudy Bay and Loveblock—see openings to diversify the kiwi category by moving beyond the core Sauvignon Blanc varietal and secondary offering Pinot Noir—but they aren’t necessarily agreed on what comes next. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 7, 2016Stoli Owner SPI Takes Aim At Fine Wine
A year ago, Stolichnaya vodka owner SPI Group tapped Moët Hennessy veteran Manuel Louzada to lead its newly formed Stoli Prestige Wine unit, comprised of Argentina’s Achaval-Ferrer, recent acquisition Arinzano (based in northeastern Spain) and SPI’s minority stake in Italian estates Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, Castelgiocondo and Luce della Vite (held in partnership with the Frescobaldi family and Michael Mondavi). SND senior editor Daniel Marsteller recently spoke with Louzada to discuss SPI’s plans for its growing wine stable. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 23, 2016Interview: Moët Hennessy’s Rodney Williams Talks Champagne
Champagne, often considered a leading indicator of the health of the overall wine market, has shown strong growth in the U.S. lately, with volume up 5% to 1.38 million cases and per-case value leaping 20% to $334 last year, according to Impact Databank. Moët Hennessy USA’s Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon combine for 835,000 cases annually, accounting for more than 60% of the total U.S. Champagne category, and both brands showed solid progress in 2015, as Veuve Clicquot climbed 9% and Moët & Chandon grew 4%. SND senior editor Daniel Marsteller recently caught up with Moët Hennessy USA CMO and EVP, brands, Rodney Williams to get an update on conditions in the bubbly segment. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 7, 2016
