CFNEWS article dated February 4, 2026 by Hanny DO

Carso now enjoys tasting wines. The specialist in the testing , inspection and certification (TIC) of the agri-food and environmental sectors takes over Burgundy Oenology at the end of a competitive process launched by Potomac Transactions last summer. “In a process that brought together Spanish, Italian and German stakeholders, we chose to retain Carso in order to preserve French know-how and promote its international export,” he stated. Kyriakos Kynigopoulos , CEO And founder of Burgundy Oenology. Under the supervision of Archimed , Capza And Siparex since his LBO in 2021 , the group takes over the majority of the titles funded using own funds Retaining 20% of the capital, the seller will maintain his position for the time being and remain operational until at least July 2028. This transfer valued at €10 million According to our sources, this allows the Carso group to acquire new experience in oenology and to benefit from the international professional experience of the manager who has worked in the business for more than 25 years and has advised clients in the United States.

Local roots in Burgundia

Taken over by Kyriakos Kynigopoulos in 2006, Burgundia Œnologie comprises two teams 12 analysts and oenologists. HAS Using wine samples, these professionals inspect the wine’s components, such as acidity levels, and adjust the wine with oenological products (yeast or tannins) to improve its taste. on average €4 million in revenue Over the past few years, the company has provided consulting services to estates and wine merchants, addressing questions such as those concerning soil treatment and moisture levels. It has a strong regional presence with two sites in Beaune and Chablis, and its clientele primarily comprises 220 estates in the Côte d’Or and 110 others in the region near Chablis. Carso is chaired by Thierry Schietecatte provides services for the analyses and expertise at the service of health products industry in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, medical device, and nutraceutical sectors. Displaying 2,500 employees And €230 million in revenue the group recently acquired the Laboratory for Analysis, Quality, Microbiology, and Consulting (AQMC) in the south as well as Bacteria & Food in Brittany.