Career
In December 2008 it was reported that the investment bank Lazard was offering Château Latour for sale, and Magrez was suggested as the likely buyer. In the July 2009 Decanter publication of "The Power List" ranking of the wine industry"s individuals of influence, Magrez placed at number 29. In 2012 expanded his Bordeaux holdings with Château Malleprat in Pessac-Léognan, Château Moulin d"Ulysse in Listrac-Médoc, and Clos Haut-Peyraguey, a classified growth in Sauternes.
Bernard Magrez is the sole owner of four classified growth located in the different prestigious Bordeaux Classified Appellations: Chateau Pape Clement in Graves, Chateau Louisiana Tour Carnet in Haut-Médoc, Chateau Fombrauge in Street Emilion and Clos Haut-Peyraguey in Sauternes.
