Top 5 French Stars Who Invested in Wine

After traveling the world from film set to film set and concert to concert, some of our French stars have developed a real appreciation for local terroir. This deep passion for wine has led them to take on a second career: that of winemaker.

Gérard Depardieu and the Château de Tigné in Anjou

Here’s an actor whose love of fine wine led him to buy a vineyard. Gérard Depardieu took over the vineyards at Château de Tigné a little over 25 years ago. For fans of his role in *Cyrano*, there’s even a wine named in his honor!

Carole Bouquet and the Sangue d’Oro in Sicily

Carole Bouquet chose to settle off the coast of Sicily, on the volcanic island of Pantelleria, to produce a sweet, fruity wine that has received nothing but praise. Passito lovers, you won’t want to miss this.

Luc Besson and Domaine Alquier in Faugères

The filmmaker, who had already settled in the Languedoc region, became a co-owner of two estates: Domaine Alquier and Domaine de Senaux, in Faugères.

Francis Cabrel and the Domaine du Boiron in Agen

The singer owns the Domaine de Boiron near Agen, where he has been producing wine since 1988. Together with his brother and a friend who is an oenologist, he took a chance on planting very young vines in order to revive this estate, which dates back to 1850.

Pierre Richard and Château Bel-Evêque in Gruissan

Pierre Richard entered the wine industry in the 1980s after purchasing a superb 20-hectare estate near Narbonne: Château Bel-Evêque. It was a great success, as his 1998 Corbières rosé received a score of 86 out of 100 from Robert Parker.