Moët Hennessy, a US-based importer and marketer of luxury wines, spirits and champagnes, has renewed its distribution contract with the Breakthru Beverage Group for five US markets.

The markets include Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland and Washington DC.

Moet Hennessy North America president and CEO Jim Clerkin said: “Moët Hennessy USA is pleased to continue our partnership with Breakthru Beverage.

"We will continue to deliver on our commitment to building luxury brands with a strong consumer focus."

“We are continually looking to improve our route to market, and with the dedicated resources and support provided for our brands, I am confident that we will continue to deliver on our commitment to building luxury brands with a strong consumer focus.”

The partnership between Moët Hennessy and Breakthru predecessor Charmer Sunbelt was first signed in 2005.

The distribution agreement included champagnes, wines and spirits from around the world.

Breakthru Beverage Group president and CEO Greg Baird said: “Moët Hennessy has created a luxury portfolio of wine and spirits like no other supplier in the world.

"Breakthru is tremendously excited to extend our relationships with this amazing company in so many of our markets.”

Moët Hennessy has a strong foothold in the US market and a portfolio of renowned brands, such as Hennessy Cognac, Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Krug, Veuve Clicquot and Ruinart Champagnes, Belvedere, Glenmorangie and Ardbeg.

Breakthru Beverage was formed by joining substantial holdings of The Charmer Sunbelt Group and Wirtz Beverage Group.

It has a workforce of approximately 7,000 members, including its affiliates across the US and Canada.