39. Sacha Lichine — Owner of Château d'Esclans, creator of Whispering Angel rosé

Whispering Angel is not only credited with spearheading rosé's recent revival, but the pale pink Provençal wine has also achieved cult-like status amongst millennials. Thought to be the biggest-selling rosé in the world, Whispering Angel produces in excess of seven million bottles a year — despite the brand only launching in 2007. It's also the best-selling imported French wine in the US, according to Nielsen.

The man behind the brand is Sacha Lichine, who was born in Bordeaux and has worked in every aspect of the wine industry. He acquired Chateau d'Esclans in Provence in 2006, having predicted the rosé boom. He's subsequently created a world class brand and has contributed to the unprecedented growth of the global rosé market more generally.

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