Hennessy
Hennessy is a prominent French cognac producer based in Cognac, France, and is a major subsidiary of the luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. The brand specializes in the production of high-end cognac and is one of the oldest and largest manufacturers of the spirit globally.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
France
HQ City
Cognac
Founded
1765
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Paris
Tax Domicile
FR
Ultimate Parent
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
Data Hosting
FR
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
LVMH Group supply chain reporting
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1765
Company founded
Richard Hennessy, an Irish officer serving in the French army, founded the cognac business.
1971
Moët et Chandon merger
Hennessy merged with Moët et Chandon to form Moët Hennessy.
1987
LVMH formation
Moët Hennessy merged with Louis Vuitton to form the luxury conglomerate LVMH.