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  • Monnet Cognac launches in Australia

    Monnet Cognac launches in Australia

    Monnet is one of the most historical signatures of the Cognac region, and since its founding in 1838, has become known around the world for its ‘art de vivre’ (bringing people together through the art of living).

    It is commonly referred to as the ‘sunny side of cognac’ as it sets itself apart by the liquids radiant glow and brightness. As well as being an iconic signature of Cognac, Monnet Cognac has become famous through Leonetti Capiello’s renowned poster, ‘Sunshine in a glass’, which was illustrated for Monnet in the 1920s.

    Made with fine grain French oak, Monnet Cognac offers a fruity eau-de-vie and floral flavour profile with great aromatic richness, and is the result of secular tradition and generations of cellar masters who have turned the cognac into a drink of refinement and pleasure. Monnet’s makers use Ugnic Blanc grape variety to create six sweet signatures with low levels of sugar and acidity, that burst with aromas of apricots, peaches, stone fruits, and white flowers to embody the perfect sunny beverage.

    True to tradition, Monnet uses a copper pot still double distillation to produce its cognacs. Aged for a minimum of two years to achieve a greater aromatic richness and finesse, Monnet distils with the lees, a method that reveals the sunny aromas associated with this beloved signature.

    Export manager of Monnet Cognac, Austin Cooney, said: “We’re so excited to launch Monnet in Australia, and offer locals a taste of our rich French culture and history. While many know our name, most are yet to experience the taste for themselves, so we are looking forward to sharing this bright side of cognac with a new audience and helping them learn new ways to enjoy cognac: whether it be neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.”

    With six Monnet Cognacs now available in Australia, there truly is a style to suit every palate and occasion:

    • Monnet VS – Monnet VS is aged in Limousin oak casks for a minimum of three years. Sparkling gold in colour, Monnet VS exudes aromas of fresh flowers and delicate spices with a soft touch of vanilla. On the palate, it reveals freshness and finesse, followed by a long, warm finish. RRP $72.99, ABV 40 per cent.
    • Monnet Sunshine – Monnet Sunshine’s roundness and fruitiness are remarkable, creating a product which is both elegant and accessible. Bright gold with a smooth texture, this SKU boasts warm sunset nuances. Full of aromas of quince jam accents and spring flowers like lilac and daffodils, Monnet Sunshine is smooth with hearty notes of summer fruits such as apricot and peach with a light touch of vanilla and gingerbread. RRP $75.00, ABV 40 per cent.
    • Monnet VSOP – At the heart of Monnet’s range, VSOP is aged in Limousin oak casks for a minimum of five years. Pure amber in colour, Monnet VSOP reveals spicy aromas of vanilla, dried fruits and hints of leather. On the palate, it is deliciously rich and balanced, with notes of honey, nougat and a long, smooth finish. RRP $82.99, ABV 40 per cent.
    • Monnet XO Carafe – Monnet Flamboyant is a bright and sophisticated XO decanter inspired by the sun. The Monnet XO decanter embodies a flower about to bloom in the sun. Full of life and energy, it is an ode to what nature and man can do when they work in harmony. RRP $189.99, ABV 40 per cent.
    • Monnet XXO – Beyond excellence Monnet XXO proposes an unprecedented journey into the exceptional nuances of Cognac. Produced in very small quantities, this rare XXO represents the epitome of Monnet’s savoir-faire, with a perfect roundness associated with a stunning delicacy. RRP X, ABV 40 per cent.
      Monnet Salamander – The perfect match of Cognac and gentle spices. The idea behind Salamander is to see Cognac from a different angle: a spirit which is also delicious when mixed with spices and other noble botanicals, as the Salamander is known for its capacity to withstand fire. RRP $41.95, ABV 30 per cent
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  • Cognac sales jump 31 per cent as drinkers go upmarket

    Cognac sales jump 31 per cent as drinkers go upmarket

    Cognac sales surged by nearly a third last year as American and Chinese drinkers guzzled old vintages, in the latest sign premium drinks makers are putting the pandemic behind them.

    Sales of the brandy, produced in the Cognac region of France, rose by almost 31 percent in value to €3.6 billion (US$4.1 billion), industry group BNIC said on Monday.

    Volumes were up 16 percent to 223.2 million bottles.

    “This growth reflects a real recovery of cognac, as well as new consumption habits,” BNIC said in a statement, noting sales had also risen compared with 2019, before the pandemic struck.

    The outlook should remain positive in the coming months for all destinations, BNIC added.

    The news comes after France’s champagne industry said last month it expected record sales in 2021, and follows strong results from several spirits companies.

    Cognac sales to its largest market, the United States, climbed 11 percent, with 115 million bottles shipped in 2021.

    Sales to China, its second-biggest, leapt 56 percent with 34 million bottles shipped, while European sales were up 8 percent to reach 37.1 million bottles.

    In late November, spirits group Remy Cointreau raised its full-year profit forecast after a better-than-expected first half, driven by strong demand for its premium cognac in China, the United States, and Europe.

    Pernod Ricard, which owns Martell cognac, also pointed to a jump in sales in China.

    The 2021 harvest, at 867,312 hectolitres, was within the 10-year average and should support further growth for the sector, BNIC said.

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  • Martell launches fiery new edition of its Cordon Bleu cognac

    Martell launches fiery new edition of its Cordon Bleu cognac

    Pernod Ricard Travel Retail Asia Pacific has launched Martell Cordon Bleu Intense Heat Cask Finish – a limited edition reinterpretation of the Martell Cordon Bleu — featuring an eye-catching new package design.

    Martell Cordon Bleu Intense Heat Cask Finish is created through a toasting and six month finishing process never before used by Martell, which it says results in heightened fruit and spice taste notes. By increasing the heat applied to Martell Oak casks in a technique called ‘chauffe crocodile’, the new cognac “boasts intense aromas, a fruity citrus sweetness, a toasted nuttiness and robust spice”, the company added.

    The new limited edition is presented in a deep blue box, artfully embossed to replicate a charred wood effect. Aditionally, invisible thermochromic inks, which react with body temperature, turn fiery red when the box is rubbed, creating the illusion of glowing embers.

    Throughout January and February 2017, travellers in Hong Kong International Airport, Singapore Changi Airport, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, China and Malaysia airports as well as Hong Kong border shops will be able to experience Martell Cordon Bleu Intense Heat Cask Finish through tasting activities in store.

    In addition, to celebrate the Chinese New Year, Asia Pacific travel retail customers who purchase Martell Cordon Bleu Intense Heat Cask Finish will also receive a complimentary special edition red shopping bag.

  • Philippines’ Emperador Says Seeks to Buy Cognac Firm From Japan’s Suntory

    Philippines’ Emperador Says Seeks to Buy Cognac Firm From Japan’s Suntory

    Philippine liquor firm Emperador said on Monday it has submitted a bid to buy French cognac maker Louis Royer from Japan’s Suntory Holdings, and could go to the debt market to fund the deal.

    The acquisition is unlikely to cost Emperador more than last year’s $700 million deal to buy the Whyte & Mackay whisky unit of India’s United Spirits, company director and spokesman Kingson Sian said.

    Sian declined to disclose Emperador’s offer citing a confidentiality agreement, and said he was not aware who the other bidders for Louis Royer were.

    “After the first round, there may be a second round … There may be a shortlist first, so it’s too early to say,” Sian said when asked when the bidding results were likely to be released.

    Suntory declined to comment on Emperador’s offer. “It is a company policy that Suntory does not make any comment on such reports,” a spokeswoman in Japan said.

    Suntory, one of Japan’s oldest companies, is looking to sell off its smaller assets to consolidate its portfolio and finance its acquisitions, Sian said.

    Suntory bought U.S. drinks firm Beam in a deal last year valued at about $15.7 billion. It was the third-biggest acquisition by a Japanese company.

    Emperador, mainly a brandy producer with a market value of $4 billion, bought Whyte & Mackay last year as part of a long-term strategy to expand its product portfolio and global reach.

    Shortly after its purchase of Whyte & Mackay, Emperador joined the Philippines’ benchmark stock index.

    “We want to continue the momentum and sustain the strong growth going forward,” Sian told reporters after the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting.

    “We’re going to hit all the major markets – China, Taiwan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong – for our signature products,” Sian said.

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