Hennessy is proud to announce that 2016 marks the opening of an important new chapter in its 250-year history. Starting in this year, Hennessy's current Master Blender, Yann Fillioux, will officially induct his nephew, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, a member of the 8th generation of the Fillioux family, as the next Master Blender at the Maison Hennessy. Under the mentorship of his uncle, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde will continue to hone his skills. A member of the tasting committee for the past 14 years, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde will succeed his uncle in due course, when Yann Fillioux steps down following a distinguished career as "guardian of the temple" at the Maison Hennessy.
