Buy a French Vineyard

Have you ever dreamt of having your own vineyard and perhaps create your own Cuvé?

Despite what some may believe, possessing a vineyard is not that expensive. More and more investors from China and Russia are looking into French Vineyards, and the investment activity is increasing day by day in this area.

France has 17 wine regions, out of whom Bordeaux and Burgundy are most famous. Some regions such as Provence and Languedoc Roussillon are less renowned but still deserve special attention due to their landscape.

With a very assertive personality, Provence is home to an exceptional variety of wines. The region specialises in generous and fruity rosé wines, but also produces strong and robust reds, and delicate whites.

The Languedoc-Roussillon is situated in a zone with Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild winters, hot and dry summers, and low rainfall. The prevailing wind, the Tramontane, dries the vines and prevents diseases. This remarkable climate is ideal for growing grapes.

Everywhere in France, you can find less renowned vineyards at attractive prices. French Vineyards usually consist of beautiful stone houses and acres of land, and currently the demand for such properties is on the rise.

You can also benefit from “The Wine Table Classification”. There are 2 kinds of classification in France: AOC (controlled designation of origin) and Wine Table. AOC wines are of higher quality. The AOC classification has very strict rules that cover methods of growing and producing, localization, grape-variety and minimum contents of alcohol.

Without experience in wine growing activity, you can take care of your vines as for doing the routine maintenance, cutting and pruning. However, you will need the help of specialised workers to spray and harvest your vines.

Buying a vineyard is a pleasure investment but it also allows you to escape paying the ISF (wealth tax). You can  in your wealth tax, and can add an invaluable asset to your portfolio by investing in a French Vineyard.

Some vineyards currently on sale:

Chateau St Pierre de Serjac (near Pezenas)

This fully and carefully renovated property offers 36 prestige residences in a unique environment that boasts spectacular views. These original features include the stone façades, exposed beams, generous volumes and extra-high ceilings. The property is fully managed and comes with many facilities and services. There is a fully refurbished winery managed by a well-established wine firm along with an on-site working vineyard. All the owners of the property will share the annual yield, estimated at around 20 cases per property. Each residence will boast beautiful proportions with a large lounge, high-spec kitchen, bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Most of the properties enjoy private terraces and gardens, in many cases complimented by a private swimming pool. -from €514,000-

 This wine property is set in 81.5 acres of vineyards

The land stretches to the Pyrenees Mountains, on a chalky-clay quality soil at the heart of pines and scrubland that produces AOC wines. The property features several buildings. It is located near a historic village, a few minutes from the Thau pond and the sea. It is close to Pezenas. -€1,608,000-

This renovated 18th century farmhouse is set on 14 hectares of land and comes with a swimming pool, guest rooms and AOC vineyards (near Saint Tropez)

The property offers 270m2 of living space. The private part (90m2) comprises a living room, a dining room, a fully fitted kitchen. There are 3 bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room/WC and a second with a shower room. There is also an independent bathroom and a WC. The guest part of the property comprises a duplex apartment (45m2) with a fully fitted kitchen with a dining area, a lounge, a bathroom, a WC, and 2 first floor bedrooms, 2 guest rooms with ensuite bathroom and WC. There are 14 hectares of land: 6 hectares of meadow, 2 hectare wood, 5.7 hectares of AOC vineyards, and 0.3 hectare of garden. The farmhouse is located at 5 minutes from all amenities, and at 20 minutes from Saint-Tropez. -€2,047,000-

If you are interested in purchasing a French vineyard, please find more information on the Sextant Properties website.