The Beaujolais is an emblematic wine region, world-renowned for the conviviality of its wines and the beauty of its rolling landscapes. Located between Mâcon and Lyon, this land of tradition offers magnificent opportunities for those who wish to settle or invest in viticulture. Whether you are an experienced winegrower looking for new terroirs or a new winemaker seeking a change of life, ma-propriete.fr supports you in your project. Discover here everything you need to know about the vineyard market in Beaujolais and the services offered by our portal.
The Beaujolais stretches over around fifty kilometers from north to south, covering mainly the Rhône department and part of Saône-et-Loire. It is a dynamic region that has successfully reinvented itself, moving from an image focused on primeur wine to increased recognition of its age-worthy wines and exceptional terroirs.
The region is geologically divided into two distinct parts. In the south, around Villefranche-sur-Saône and the north of Lyon, you will find the clay-limestone soils of the Pierres Dorées. This area, often nicknamed the “Little Tuscan Beaujolais”, is magnificent with its villages built in yellow ochre stone. It is the cradle of the Beaujolais Villages appellation and generic Beaujolais wines, perfect for fruity and festive wines.
In the north of the region, the landscape changes to give way to a granitic and schistose terroir. This is where the king grape variety of Beaujolais, Gamay noir à jus blanc, expresses all its complexity and finesse. Although in the minority, Chardonnay is also present, notably for the production of Beaujolais Blanc, which is increasingly popular.
One of the major advantages of a wine investment in the region lies in the diversity of its 10 Crus, located in the northern part. On our portal, you will find listings concerning these prestigious appellations:
Acquiring a wine estate in Beaujolais often means buying a complete, historically rich working tool. The listings frequently include the traditional winegrower’s house, often with a Mâcon-style gallery or a stone staircase. For the technical part, a functional property necessarily includes a vat room (the space where fermentations take place) and a winemaking cellar. In Beaujolais, the vaulted cellar is a frequent architectural feature and is essential for ageing wines in barrels or large wooden vats. The offers generally include farm buildings (sheds for tractors, storage areas) and cellar equipment (presses, stainless-steel or concrete tanks, pumps, etc.).
The market is also evolving towards more environmentally friendly practices. It is not uncommon to find an organic vineyard or an estate benefiting from HVE certification (High Environmental Value), which is a real added value for the future marketing of the wine production.
Buying a vineyard in Beaujolais is a complex project that requires a thorough analysis of several factors, going well beyond a simple crush on a building.
The first criterion is the area. How many hectares of vines do you want to farm? A small area may be sufficient for a high-end project with little labour, whereas a large area will require salaried teams. You need to audit the condition of the vines for sale: the age of the vines, planting density, condition of the trellising and the grape variety planted. The price of vineyard land varies considerably depending on whether it is vines in a regional appellation or in a Cru. A wine property in the Rhône under a generic appellation will be more affordable than a renowned plot in Moulin-à-Vent.
Are you aiming for a turnkey estate or are you prepared to carry out work? A turnkey estate means that the production tool is immediately operational. Check that the winemaking cellar complies with current standards (in particular effluent treatment). A crucial point when selling a wine estate is the takeover of stock. The wine stock (in bottles or in bulk) represents a significant immobilised cash flow but also ensures immediate turnover while you produce your first vintage. Its valuation must be precise.
The wine sector economy in Beaujolais is attractive, with a land price-quality ratio among the most interesting in France compared to neighbouring Burgundy. However, the financing terms must be studied carefully. Banks often require a substantial down payment. It is essential to calculate the profitability of the wine estate, taking into account not only the purchase but also the working capital requirement (WCR) needed until the first sale of your own bottles.
To make it easier for you to search for a wine property in the Rhône and its surroundings, ma-propriete.fr has developed powerful tools adapted to the specificities of the rural and wine world.
Our search engine allows you to filter listings precisely. You can select the “Viticole” sub-category, define your geographical area (for example, specifically target the Pierres Dorées area or the Crus zones such as Morgon or Fleurie), indicate your budget, and above all the surface area in hectares. Whether you are looking for a few rows of vines or a large estate, you will find a suitable listing.
We bring together listings from real-estate professionals (specialised agencies, notaries, SAFER) as well as from private individuals. This gives you an exhaustive view of the wine estate sales market. If you do not immediately find the ideal property, you can create a personalised email alert. As soon as a property matching your criteria (for example “purchase of an organic vineyard in Beaujolais”) is published, you are notified instantly.
Each listing offers geolocation (depending on the seller’s choice) to help you situate the property in relation to road links or wine cooperatives. Finally, our platform facilitates contact: you have a direct contact form to communicate with the seller or the real-estate agent responsible for the sale.
If you are an owner and wish to offer vines for sale or a complete estate, ma-propriete.fr is the ideal partner to enhance the value of your assets.
With a large number of monthly visitors passionate about the rural world, our portal ensures maximum visibility for your listing. We attract a targeted audience: winegrowers looking to expand, French and foreign investors, as well as people undergoing professional retraining and looking for a life project. Your turnkey estate listing or bare plots will be seen by the right people.
We know that the sale of a wine business sometimes requires discretion so as not to destabilise employees or customers. This is why we offer a choice in the level of geolocation of listings. You can choose to show only the department or an approximate area to control the confidentiality of your sales project.
Publishing is simple and intuitive. In addition, your listing can be published in several categories if your property lends itself to this (for example “Viticole” and “Prestige” if you are selling a wine château). We also share listings on our social networks and specialised Facebook groups, thus increasing the chances of quickly finding a buyer for your Beaujolais vineyard purchase.
Beyond classified ads, ma-propriete.fr positions itself as a true resource centre for rural real estate. We offer a range of additional services to support you at every stage of your project:
By choosing Beaujolais, you are opting for a welcoming region and a vineyard undergoing a full qualitative renaissance. Whether it is to produce Brouilly, Chiroubles or a Beaujolais Blanc, your future property is waiting for you on ma-propriete.fr.
