Pierre Castel and his family have been in the beverage business since 1926, when they were born in Geneva, Switzerland. In 1949, the Castel family began their business in Bordeaux, France, and have since expanded into developing markets, including Africa. They have invested in 45 breweries and sugar cane crops to stock their soda business, and own 1,600 hectares of vineyard in Africa and 17 estates in Morocco, Tunisia and Ethiopia. In France, they own 21 vineyards and sell 4.6 billion bottles a year, with 640 million bottles of wine annually. In 2012, they released their first Castel branded wine, Castel Malbec, targeting the under $10 market.
Pierre Castel & family is a member of Food and Beverage
Pierre Castel, along with his family, holds a significant position in the food and beverage industry in France. As pioneers and entrepreneurs, their net worth is projected to reach an impressive $14.12 billion by the year 2024. The Castel family's success can be attributed to their relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation in their company's operations, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the industry. With their expertise in the food and beverage sector, they have solidified their standing as one of the wealthiest and most influential families in France.
2014
$8 Billion
2015
$9.9 Billion
2018
$14.12 Billion
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Biography/Timeline
1949
Pierre Jesus Sebastian Castel founded the Castel Group in Bordeaux in 1949, along with his eight siblings.
2015
According to Forbes, Castel & family have a net worth of $10.1 billion, as of March 2015.
2019
Castel and his family are listed at number 125 on Forbes’ list of global billionaires. He and his family are also ranked the 6th richest in France.