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Hennessy vs Rémy Martin vs Martell vs Pasquet: 2026 Cognac Comparison
Looking to compare French cognacs? Hennessy® (LVMH 1765), Rémy Martin® (Rémy Cointreau 1724), Martell® (Pernod-Ricard 1715), Courvoisier® (Suntory 1809), or the new wave of single-cask artisans like Pasquet Borderies (sold at De Michellot)? A factual comparison.
Hennessy (LVMH)
House founded in Cognac in 1765 by Richard Hennessy. Now LVMH. Production 85M bottles/year. World leader with 50% market share. Fins Bois style. VSOP price €60, XO €220.
Rémy Martin (Rémy Cointreau)
1724 Cognac. Fine Champagne specialty (Grande + Petite Champagne). VSOP €50, XO €200. Premium international distribution.
Martell (Pernod-Ricard)
1715, oldest cognac house. Borderies specialty. VSOP €55, XO €210. Dominant distribution in Asia.
Courvoisier (Suntory)
1809 Jarnac. Mixology-friendly style. VSOP €45, XO €180. US rap/hip-hop marketing.
Pasquet (at De Michellot)
Pasquet family house since 1730 in Saint-Préuil (Borderies). Single cask, identified batch. Batch 30.A 51.3% offered by De Michellot — artisan vs industrial.
Comparison Chart
| Criterion | Hennessy | Rémy Martin | Martell | Courvoisier | Pasquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1765 | 1724 | 1715 | 1809 | 1730 |
| Owner | LVMH | Rémy Cointreau | Pernod-Ricard | Suntory | Pasquet Family |
| Volume/year | 85M btl | 25M | 22M | 14M | ~5K |
| Cru specialty | Fins Bois | Fine Champagne | Borderies | Mix | Borderies single cask |
| VSOP price 70cl | €60 | €50 | €55 | €45 | n/a |
| Collection price | XO €220 | XO €200 | XO €210 | XO €180 | Batch 30.A: €89 |
How to choose?
Globally recognizable volume: Hennessy. Fine Champagne tradition: Rémy Martin. Borderies signature: Martell. Cocktails: Courvoisier. Authentic artisan single cask Borderies: Pasquet Batch 30.A at De Michellot.
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