Dobbé Cognac launches in India with Cochin Duty Free

INDIA. Dobbé Cognac has partnered with Cochin Duty Free – a joint venture between Kreol Travel Retail and Dufry – to enter the Indian travel retail market.

Dobbé Cognac General Manager Travel Retail Nicolas Stearns said: “We are proud to be stepping into the region. We have chosen Cochin Duty Free as our launchpad to the Indian market as Kerala has a loyal base of Cognac and brandy enthusiasts. Also, passengers from the Arabian Gulf are fond of these products.”

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Kreol Group CEO Lal Arakulath commented: “Kreol Travel Retail is the exclusive travel retail distributor for Dobbé. We have been working on various projects together, including launching the product at Dubai Duty Free.”

Ten generations, one passion for Cognac

The Dobbé family has been producing Cognacs in Salignac-sur-Charente for ten generations. The family’s vineyard estate extends mainly over the prestigious Petite Champagne area.

Its product line-up includes Dobbé Cognac VSOP, Cognac Vintage Selection 1967, Cognac XO Extra, Cognac XO Grand Century, Cognac Héritage Petite Champagne and Dobbé O Orange Liqueur.

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