Pernod Ricard | A leader in spirits & wine

Pernod Distilleries was founded by Henri-Louis Pernod in 1805. In 1926, the company merged with Ariste Hémardâs distillery and another owned by Jules-François Pernod to form âÃtablissements Pernodâ. Jean Hémard, the grandson of Ariste Hémard then took over the reins of the newly formed company. Paul Ricard, entrepreneur and creative genius, established Ricard in 1932.