Terlato Wines Adds Marnier Cognac to New Artisan Spirits Portfolio

09 Sep 2013 --- Terlato Wines, a leading marketer of luxury wines in the U.S., announced a long-term agreement with Marnier-Lapostolle, Inc. to import and market Marnier XO Cognac. This marks the second partnership between the Terlato and the Marnier-Lapostolle families, after the two families came together in 2012 on Lapostolle wines from Chile and Chateau de Sancerre wines from the Loire Valley.

"Marnier Cognac is a perfect brand for our Artisan Spirits portfolio," said Terlato Wines CEO William A. Terlato. "We both agree that the luxury consumer expects and demands the best when it comes to Cognac.  We are extremely pleased to introduce this exquisite XO Cognac to discerning American consumers."

Marnier XO Cognac is a blend of up to 30 rare and very old eaux-de-vie made from 100 percent Grande Champagne Cognac – the premier production area in the Cognac region of France.  Over the last 150 years, the House of Marnier Lapostolle has worked to master the art of blending and aging Cognacs that are recognized the world over for their harmonious and aromatic flavor and complexity.

"We are developing an excellent relationship with the Terlato family through our Lapostolle and Château de Sancerre partnership," says Alexandra Marnier-Lapostolle, vice chairman of Marnier-Lapostolle. "Now we are very pleased to open a new chapter, with Marnier Cognac."