Elected representatives have joined forces to develop and protect the Cognac industry
Established in 1946, the BNIC is a coordination and decision-making body for the Cognac industry.
The BNIC is an entity with a shared interest in promoting the economic development of the Cognac industry and all those involved, in compliance with the Cognac Geographical Indication.
4,400
winegrowers
130
professional distillers
250
Cognac houses
Over 4,400 winegrowers, 130 professional distillers and 250 merchants operating within the geographical indication elect around one hundred representatives, who work together to ensure the industry’s future development.
The BNIC is governed by one fundamental principle: maintaining the balance between winegrowers and merchants, reflected in their equal representation within the BNIC.
Both are represented by trade associations: the UGVC (Union Générale des Viticulteurs pour AOC Cognac) for winegrowers and the SMC (Syndicat des Maisons de Cognac) for merchants.
85 elected members also sit on the DMB.
This organization represents the largest exporter in the French wine and spirits sector, with 3.1 billion euros in export sales.
A hundred staff and expertise in many fields
Around a hundred employees work daily to support the industry stakeholders and partners.
The BNIC centralizes expertise and skills in legal, scientific, technical, administrative, customer relations, quality, and communication fields.
The BNIC counts 59 women and 38 men employees.
