The most famous wine estates in Bordeaux
The vineyards of Bordeaux (in Gironde in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region) are undoubtedly the most famous in the world, and you've already heard of some of the finest Grands Crus in this beautiful region. These include :
Varying in size, these prestigious wine estates produce some of the most famous and sought-after wines in the world. They generate a reputation that benefits the whole department.
The Bordeaux vineyards
But there's more to the Bordeaux wine region than just a few inaccessible grands crus.
Its 7 regions (Médoc, Blayais, Côtes-de-Bourg, Libournais, Entre-deux Mers, Graves and Sauternais) cover more than 110,000 hectares of vines in nearly 60 appellations (AOP), including the best-known: Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Fronsac, Entre-deux Mers, Blaye, Sauternes, ..... Not forgetting, of course, the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations, which can be produced throughout the Bordeaux vineyards.
The Gironde vineyards produce their wines from a wide range of red grape varieties, including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carbenet Franc, Malbec, Côt and Petit Verdot. As well as varieties used to make white wines: Sauvignon, Semillon, Muscadelle, Ugni Blanc and Colombard.
Every year, between 5 and 7 million hectolitres of wine are produced, the vast majority of them red, 300,000 hectolitres of white, 200,000 hectolitres of rosé (89%) and a small quantity of Crémant de Bordeaux. These wines are sold in France (57% by 2020) and internationally (43% by 2020).
With almost 10,000 vineyards, the Bordeaux wine region includes a large number of châteaux, so there's something for everyone.
Our article on the 8 steps to buying a wine estate will guide you through the important points to consider before investing in the purchase of an estate in Bordeaux.
You'll need to analyse the real estate assets (vines, cellars and other buildings, dwelling house, etc.), the movable assets (equipment, stocks of supplies and wine, crop advances) and the intangible assets (brand, customer base, website, etc.). You will need to surround yourself with a team of employees or service providers for the various stages of production (working the vines, harvesting, vinification, marketing, etc.). And adapt the purchase price, self-financing, bank loans and profitability to build a balanced financial plan.
The price of vines in France
To define your budget, it is also essential to know the wine market, and in particular the price of vines.
To find out more, have a look at our articles on :
This information will help you with your purchasing project.
Investment in organic vineyards
A large number of estates in Gironde have chosen to improve the conditions under which their wines are produced by opting for organic or biodynamic farming, or by subscribing to the High Environmental Quality label.
If you are unfamiliar with these terms, we invite you to read our article on these different environmental labels and certifications.
Wine tourism in Bordeaux
The reputation of the Bordeaux wine region is reflected in the large number of tourists who visit the region. The Cité du Vin in Bordeaux is a prime showcase for the Gironde's dynamism.
The region's tourist appeal also offers exciting opportunities for diversification. Many wine châteaux have developed a range of self-catering accommodation, guest rooms, function rooms, etc.
These diversifications are both sources of additional income and a way of enhancing the prestige of our built heritage.
Marketing in the Bordeaux wine region
There are many different wine markets, each with its own potential for profitability. The reputation of Bordeaux wines means that everyone can find the way to market their wines that suits them best: direct sales, sales to wine and catering professionals, sales to large and medium-sized retailers, exports, online sales, etc.
Sale of Wine Estates : Advice and Services
Buying a wine estate in Bordeaux is a complex operation that combines a property purchase with a business transaction. It is essential that you are accompanied by specialists in wine transactions, whether they be business firms, specialist estate agents, notaries, etc.
Wine Estates classifieds
www.ma-propriete-viticole.fr offers you a very wide range of wine estates and vineyards to buy in Gironde.
Our search engine will enable you to select them according to geographical location (30 km around a town), your budget and the surface area of the vines. This is the first step before contacting the seller to receive a full presentation pack.
If you would like to be accompanied by a Bordeaux wine estate transaction professional (estate agent, notary, etc.), you can send us the details of your project. After analysing it, we will pass it on to our advertisers, who will be able to guide you through all the stages of buying a wine estate in the Gironde. You will also be able to find out about properties for sale, which we keep confidential.
