Over 2020-2025, DVF data (the French land-transaction register) records 400 vineyard sales in Charente-Maritime, with a median price of €43,401/ha and an average price of €42,461/ha. Unlike the average price, which is sensitive to exceptional sales, the median splits the market in two and better reflects typical transactions.
Year | Sales | Average price (€/ha) | Median price (€/ha) |
2020* | 35 | 37,324 | 34,984 |
2021 | 78 | 41,184 | 41,365 |
2022 | 71 | 46,082 | 50,000 |
2023 | 104 | 47,310 | 47,538 |
2024 | 73 | 42,191 | 43,310 |
2025 | 39 | 30,604 | 22,050 |
Source: DVF data 2020-2025, analysis by ma-propriete.fr. *2020: second half only.
Between 2020 and 2025, the median price fell by 37% (€34,984/ha → €22,050/ha).
Prices observed run from €4,143/ha for the most modest plots to €114,395/ha for the most sought-after properties. Appellation, terroir quality and the condition of the plantings explain most of these gaps.
Every year, SAFER (the French rural land agency) publishes the market value of vineyards by appellation. Here are the 2025 references:
Appellation | Average price 2025 (€/ha) | Price range 2025 (€/ha) | 1-year change |
Cognac Petite Champagne | 26,000 | 19,000 – 28,000 | -57 % |
Cognac Borderies | 26,000 | 19,000 – 28,000 | -57 % |
Cognac Fins Bois | 20,000 | 17,500 – 25,000 | -60 % |
Cognac Bons Bois | 15,000 | 8,000 – 17,500 | -50 % |
Source: SAFER — vineyard market values 2025 (unleased land).
The Cognac Petite Champagne appellation commands the highest values (an average of €26,000/ha), while Cognac Bons Bois remains the most affordable (€15,000/ha). On average, across all appellations, SAFER values the department's vineyards at €20,900/ha.
To go further, browse our observatory dedicated to vineyard prices in France.
