LVMH 2020 . W i n e s & S p i r i t s

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the value of surpassing oneself. In 2020, the Maison also stepped up its commitment to sustainable winegrowing and transportation. Glenmorangie and Ardbeg whiskies saw strong growth in retail sales. Their reputations in the single malt category were further cemented by winning several prestigious awards. New creations like Ardbeg Wee Beastie met with great success. Their distilleries continued work on expanding their production capacities, which is expected to be completed in 2021. While Belvedere vodka was affected by the closure

of night clubs, Woodinville Whiskey Company and Volcán de mi Tierra continued their development, buoyed by favorable trends in the US market. Moët Hennessy expanded its portfolio of spirits with the launch of Eminente, an exceptional Cuban rum aimed at the European market. Online sales for all the Maisons saw strong growth during the lockdowns, as did those for the Clos19 platform, which is currently available in Germany and the United Kingdom, with access to be extended to other countries in 2021.

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