- Location
- Cognac Nouvelle-Aquitaine France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
About Hennessy
Founded in 1765, Hennessy is a legendary cognac Maison whose influence extends from the vineyards of Charente to the world’s most discerning markets. As an employer, Hennessy combines the heritage of exceptional craftsmanship with the dynamism of a global luxury leader within LVMH. Its teams contribute to a culture shaped by savoir-faire, innovation, transmission, and respect for terroir, while advancing responsible viticulture and long-term excellence. Hennessy offers professionals the opportunity to build meaningful careers across production, marketing, commercial development, sustainability, and operations, within an environment where authenticity, creativity, and collective ambition define the pursuit of enduring prestige.
Hennessy is seeking a Research and Development Project Assistant Intern for its Vine and Wine Department in Cognac, France. The internship is full-time and includes laboratory training, sample preparation, analytical testing, supervised trials, results reporting and an oral presentation; the schedule is 4.5 days per week, with Friday afternoons off.
Role & Responsibilities
- Work primarily in the laboratory, handling samples and equipment; maintain confidentiality regarding the techniques used.
- Become familiar with Hennessy, key contacts, the cognac production process, analytical techniques (GC, GC-MS, ICP and titrimetry), the laboratory quality system and relevant bibliography; receive tutoring on filtration equipment.
- Prepare samples; conduct sorption or filtration tests and physicochemical analyses; process results and present them to the R&D team.
- Independently conduct trials on different matrices under the project manager’s supervision.
- Test the effectiveness of different molecules in a cognac matrix, prepare tastings and manage subcontracting, including food-contact compliance testing.
- Prepare and deliver the oral presentation, including rehearsals, and write the report with care given to experiment selection, structure, drafting and proofreading.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of analytical techniques.
- Rigor.
- Autonomy.
- Discretion.
- Analytical and critical thinking.
- Strong writing skills.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; beginners accepted.
Workplace
This position is based in Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, within easy reach of Bordeaux.
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Benefits
Work schedule of 4.5 days per week, with Friday afternoons off; access to the expertise and experience of Hennessy teams.
Culture
Hennessy fosters a workplace culture rooted in centuries of craftsmanship, excellence, and respect for the terroir, where teams contribute to the legacy of one of the world’s most iconic cognac houses. It offers an international, collaborative environment that values savoir-faire, innovation, and long-term relationships with partners, communities, and colleagues.
About Cerulean
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