Rémy Cointreau appoints Sula Vineyards as Indian distributor

31 Mar 2010

Mumbai: Rémy Cointreau Group, global leader in premium wines and spirits, has appointed India's largest wine producer and a leading wine importer, Nashik Vintners Pvt. Ltd,  populrly known among wine drinkers as Sula Vineyards, to indent and distribute its wine and spirits portfolio in India.

Remy Cointreau's portfolio includes prestigious brands like Louis XIII, Rémy Martin, Cointreau and Piper-Heidsieck Champagne.

Sula Selections, the import arm of Sula, is one of India's top wine importers with a portfolio of prestigious brands including Hardys, Ruffino, Kim Crawford and Trapiche. Sula Selections is also the exclusive importer of Asahi beer of Japan.

Sula will be instrumental in distributing the core brands of Remy Cointreau in 5-star hotels, premium on-trade, and off-trade outlets.

''One of our key objectives is to ensure that our premium brands are visible and available in the high-end on-trade and off-trade outlets in India,'' said Rukn Luthra, managing director, Indian sub-continent, Rémy Cointreau International.

The French vintner Rémy Cointreau Group is the leading global manufacturer of ultra premium spirits and champagnes, with an annual turnover of over 800 million euros. Its brands include Rémy Martin Cognac, Louis XIII by Rémy Martin, Cointreau Liqueurs, Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, Charles Heidsieck Champagne, St Rémy Brandy, Metaxa Brandy, Mount Gay Rum and Passoa.