Corinne Mentzelopoulos

Quick Facts

Full Name	Corinne Mentzelopoulos
Occupation	Businessperson
Date Of Birth	Jul 6, 1953(1953-07-06)
Age	71
Birthplace	Boulogne-Billancourt
Country	France
Horoscope	Cancer

Corinne Mentzelopoulos Biography

Corinne Mentzelopoulos is one of the most popular and richest Businessperson who was born on July 6, 1953 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. Corinne Mentzelopoulos-Petit (born on July 6, 1953) is an entrepreneur from France who manages the famous Bordeaux vineyard, Chateau Margaux. Her wines are often awarded the Bordeaux’s Wine of the Vintage. She has been recognized as one of the most prominent women in the industry of wine.

To raise funds for the Coffeeland Landmine Victims Trust, an Polus Center Project, in Nicaragua, Honduras, Columbia, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia The event was an “Fine Wine Dinner” featuring the wines from Chateau Margaux was held with Mentzelopoulos who is from Chateau Margaux as the main guest. The cause she supported was Chateau Margaux wines that she had in her cellar in Bordeaux The wines were Pavillon Blanc 2005. Pavillon Rouge 1995 Chateau Margaux 1999 Chateau Margaux, 1996 Chateau Margaux 1989, Chateau d’Yquem 1999, and Dom Perignon Champagne 1999. The dinner helped raise $100,000 for the trust.

Mentzelopoulos runs the business from an office in Paris. Her business acumen can be judged by her increasing fortune. In 2012, she was deemed to be worth 600 million euro, up from some 300 million in 2004. Mentzelopoulos received the distinction of Officer of the Legion of Honor in 2012.

When the Mentzelopoulos family purchased Chateau Margaux Chateau Margaux, the reputation of the vineyard had been damaged by poor vintages, a scandal involving the labels and a low price for wine. To address these issues, Corinne initially collaborated alongside general manger Philippe Barre, and consultant Oenologist Professor Emile Peynaud, who was in charge of the vineyard. The appointment in 1983 as Paul Pontallier as the replacement manager of Barre proved to be an excellent decision. Under his direction the cellar was renovated, a new one constructed, drainage was improved, and an underground cellar was constructed to house second-year barrels. Paul Pontallier died in 2016. In 2012, his British architectural firm Norman Foster had been commissioned to remodel and expand the cellars and to create a winemaking hall and an archive of vintages. the project was completed in 2015 and the property is available for visitors scheduled to visit.

Corinne Mentzelopoulos Net Worth

Corinne Mentzelopoulos is one of the richest Businessperson from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Corinne Mentzelopoulos 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

While working at Havas, Havas marketing agency Mentzelopoulos was a part of the business family, which was her own Primisteres holding company, which was the controlling entity of the Felix Potin retail chain of grocery stores. Her father, in 1977 made the decision to enter the wine business and purchase Chateau Margaux. Chateau Margaux estate (its oldest history dates in the 15th century) for 72 million Francs ($16 millions). When he passed away in 1980 his wife Laura and his daughter Corinne Mentzelopoulos took over the property, and went on to make significant enhancements to the wineseller. Corinne commented on this, “At first we continued my father’s work out of pride. We simply didn’t have the right to let it fail.” In 1990 the Agnelli group was the main shareholder, but in 2003 she was able to take ownership of the company after purchasing all shares of the Agnelli shares. In an interview with Rose Hoare in 2012, she stressed how she was able to credit her father for her accomplishments: “I think he was a genius… His major coup [was] Chateau Margaux: it had been on sale for two years and he was the only one who realized what that name held.”

Daughter of the successful Greek supermarket magnate Andreas Mentzelopoulos, Corinne Mentzelopoulos was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, just west of Paris. After completing her diploma in classics she then attended an institution called the Institut d’etudes politiques de Paris (Institute of Political Studies in Paris) in Paris, where she earned an master’s in 1979. Her brother was killed at an early age, making her as the sole heir of Chateau Margaux. Chateau Margaux estate, which was left through her father. She was very proud of her inheritance and was a key contributor to its growth.

She is married to Hubert Leven. The youngest of her three daughters, Alexandra Petit-Mentzelopoulos, joined Château Margaux in the autumn of 2012, and is expected to take over the business one day. Mentzelopoulos’ mother, Veronica, remarried Alexis Mersentes.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Corinne Mentzelopoulos height Not available right now. Corinne weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Corinne Mentzelopoulos Dating?

According to our records, Corinne Mentzelopoulos is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Corinne Mentzelopoulos’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Corinne Mentzelopoulos. You may help us to build the dating records for Corinne Mentzelopoulos!

Facts & Trivia

Corinne Ranked on the list of most popular Businessperson. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Corinne Mentzelopoulos celebrates birthday on July 6 of every year.

Who is the owner of Château Margaux?

Corinne Mentzelopoulos-Petit (born 6 July 1953) is a French-Greek businesswoman who owns and runs the prestigious Bordeaux wine estate, Château Margaux.

What is Château Margaux worth?

The value of Château Margaux has been estimated at $329 million to $439 million (300 million euros to 400 million euros); Exor is currently conducting an evaluation to determine a precise figure, according to corporate spokesman Seth Goldschlager.

How much does a bottle of Château Margaux cost?

The estate’s best wines are very expensive, with a standard-sized bottle of the Château Margaux grand vin retailing at an average price of $639.

How much is a bottle of Petrus?

A 750ml bottle of Pétrus wine is priced at an average of $2,630.

What does Margaux wine taste like?

The Château Margaux Bordeaux White Pavillon Blanc 2010, is made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc and fermented in a mix of new and used oak barrels. The wine is remarkably pure and focused, with grapefruit, verbena, honeysuckle and lime notes all seamlessly layered and gliding through the bright, stony finish (91-94).