LVMH Group company news 
Analysis - Diageo could make 'quantum leap' for Moet Hennessy
21 May 2013
Diageo could look to make a "quantum leap" by buying out LVMH's majority stake in Moet Hennessy under Ivan Menezes' leadership, according to an analyst.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
19 April 2013
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
Analysis - Hine sale to spark "significant interest"
19 April 2013
The sale of Cognac house Hine is likely to generate "significant interest" in the industry, according to an analyst.
Analysis - Moet Hennessy Q1 slowest growth in two years
17 April 2013
Moet Hennessy's Q1 results were "better than expected", but was the unit's slowest quarter for over two years, according to an analyst.
FRANCE: Moet Hennessy Q1 boosted by "robust" Champagne sales in Asia
16 April 2013
LVMH has reported a lift in sales from its wine and spirits division, Moet Hennessy, in the first quarter of 2013.
Analysis - CL Financial woes behind Burn Stewart Distillers sale?
15 April 2013
Today's sale of Burn Stewart Distillers to Distell may be a “vote of confidence” in the Scotch whisky industry. But it is also a symbol of the continued fallout from the near collapse of Burn Stewart's Caribbean owner CL Financial.
UK: Moet Hennessy rolls out illuminated Belvedere in UK
12 April 2013
The wine and spirits division of LVMH, Moet Hennessy, has released an illuminated bottle for its Belvedere vodka brand in the UK.
GLOBAL: Nestle Waters turns to Andy Warhol for Perrier's 150th anniversary
5 February 2013
Nestlé Waters has lined up an Andy Warhol design for Perrier, to commemorate the water brand's 150th anniversary.
FRANCE: LVMH in high spirits as Moet Hennessy FY shines
1 February 2013
LVMH has posted double-digit rises in both full-year sales and profits from its wine and spirits division, Moet Hennessy.
Preview of the Year - 2013 - Part V: Wine
31 January 2013
The final part of Euromonitor's preview of the year ahead for the global drinks industry sees senior alcoholic drinks analysts Spiros Malandrakis and Jeremy Cunnington turn the spotlight on the wine category.
Research in Focus - Emerging Markets Not Always the Answer
25 January 2013
While there has been huge focus in the spirits sector on emerging markets in recent years, a new report from Euromonitor International suggests prioritising development in these up-and-coming regions will not be the optimal growth strategy for all companies.
GLOBAL: Moet Hennessy unveils Nick Faldo as Glenmorangie ambassador
21 January 2013
Moet Hennessy has signed-up ex-golf champion Nick Faldo as an ambassador for Glemorangie on a one-year deal, the company said today (21 January).
Product Launch - GLOBAL: Moet Hennessy’s Glenmorangie Ealanta
15 January 2013
Moet Hennessy’s Glenmorangie Ealanta
GLOBAL: Glenmorangie Co extends Tony Jacklin tie-up
14 January 2013
Moët Hennessy's Scotch whisky subsidiary, The Glenmorangie Co, has extended the role of UK brand ambassador Tony Jacklin to the rest of the world.
Comment - Wine - Losh's Chris-tal Ball
10 January 2013
Having looked back at Chris Losh's predictions for 2012 a year ago, his success rate is clearly wobbly. Here's hoping in this, the first part of his preview of 2013, he takes it a bit more seriously. Eh? Oh.
Comment - Scotch Boom Opens Door to Boutique Distillers
3 January 2013
More proof came last week, if any more was needed, of Scotch whisky's continuing appeal around the world.
UK: Isle of Harris Distillers to launch in 2014
21 December 2012
The first whisky distillery on the Outer Hebridean island of Harris plans to start production in 2014 with the “super premium” Hearach single malt.
FRANCE: LVMH's Chateau Yquem drops 2012 vintage after poor summer
18 December 2012
Poor weather means there will be no 2012 vintage of the prestigious Château d'Yquem - a Sauternes premier cru supérieur.
US: LVMH appoints Roger Federer Moët & Chandon ambassador
30 November 2012
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has unveiled tennis star Roger Federer as the ambassador for its Moët & Chandon brand.
UK: Berry Bros & Rudd gets two new directors
27 November 2012
Berry Bros & Rudd have appointed two new directors, including an eighth-generation member of the founding family.
US: TalkingRain Beverage Co reveals Sparkling Ice golf tie-up
19 November 2012
TalkingRain Beverage's Sparkling Ice brand is to be the official flavoured water of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA).
FRANCE: Cognac sales still ahead of Champagne for Moet Hennessy in Q3
17 October 2012
Moet Hennessy's Cognac and spirits sales are continuing to outperform its Champagne and wine brands, the company has revealed.
FRANCE: Emerging markets help Moet Hennessy but Q3 sales slow
16 October 2012
A strong emerging markets performance has seen Moet Hennessy report double-digit Q3 sales growth, but the performance marks a slowdown on its previous two quarters.
GLOBAL: Johnnie Walker heads IWSR/just-drinks rankings for second year
8 October 2012
Diageo Scotch whisky brand Johnnie Walker has retained its position as the number one brand on the latest IWSR/just-drinks Performance Brands rankings, published this month.
Product Launch – GLOBAL: The Glenmorangie Co's Ardbeg Galileo
2 August 2012
The Glenmorangie Co's Ardbeg Galileo
FRANCE: Drinks results soar in LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton H1
27 July 2012
The wine and spirits division of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has posted strong rises in sales and profits in the first half of this year.
UK: The Glenmorangie Co bags Tony Jacklin as brand ambassador
17 July 2012
Moët Hennessy's Scotch whisky subsidiary, The Glenmorangie Co, has signed up British golf hero Tony Jacklin as its Glenmorangie brand ambassador.
US: LVMH gives Moet & Chandon golfing push with PGA of America
13 July 2012
Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has announced its Moet & Chandon brand will be the official champagne of golf's PGA of America.
The Wehring Interview - Remy Martin CEO Patrick Piana - Part II
12 July 2012
Earlier this week, we ran part one of our interview with the CEO of Remy Martin, Patrick Piana. Here, in the second and concluding part, Piana looks at the emerging markets as well as the mature markets of the US and Western Europe, and argues for value over volume in the Cognac category.
