Head of Sales and Marketing, Leigh Claridge called into Magherafelt to have a heart to heart with Kenny, over a bottle or two of Sichel wine of course...
Winery Facts
Company Founded in 1883. Based in Bordeaux France
Volume of sales 2013: 52,097 hectolitres equivalent to 6,946, 267 x 75cl bottles
Employs 92 staff including five full time oenologists
Operates on 55 countries worldwide. UK is the biggest export market in volume and value and accounts for 35% of annual turnover
Supplies international airlines: British Airways, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Air Canada, Aero Mexico, Etihad Airways, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan Airlines, and Korean Airlines
Owns Château Angludet (Margaux), Château Trillol (Corbières), Château Argadens (Bordeaux Supérieur). Joint owner of Château Palmer 3rd Growth (Margaux)
Owns two wineries, Bel-Air winery, Bordeaux and Château Trillol, Corbières (Languedoc)