Company Story
1755 - Marie Brizard founded the company in Bordeaux, France
1800 - The company started producing aniseed-flavored liqueur, Anisette Marie Brizard
1845 - Marie Brizard's great-nephew, Jean-Baptiste Gautier, took over the company
1870 - The company started exporting its products to the United States
1900 - Marie Brizard became one of the largest wine and spirits companies in France
1970 - The company went public with an initial public offering (IPO)
1990 - Marie Brizard acquired the Cognac house, Gautier
2000 - The company expanded its operations to Eastern Europe and Asia
2015 - Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits SA was acquired by the Belvédère Group