The Lyon region, a global gastronomic crossroads, is intrinsically linked to vine growing. For wine enthusiasts, investors interested in land valuation studies or aspiring winegrowers consulting our buying guides as they plan a career change, the Lyonnais offers an exceptional diversity of terroirs, stretching from the hills of Beaujolais to the gateway of the Rhône Valley.
The wine real estate market around Lyon is rich and varied. Acquiring a wine estate in this area means becoming part of a thousand-year-old history where the terroir dictates the quality of the final product. To avoid missing any opportunities in this dynamic market, the creation of alerts is highly recommended.
The sale of estates in the region is mainly concentrated in three distinct yet complementary geographical areas:
A winegrowing farm in the Lyonnais is not limited to its hectares of vines. It is a fully-fledged working tool. Most properties offered for sale include the essential infrastructure for wine production. You will generally find a fully equipped winemaking cellar, a vat room (stainless steel, concrete or wood depending on tradition), as well as a cellar for ageing. The farm buildings often include sheds for vineyard equipment (tractors, straddle tractors) and areas dedicated to bottling and packaging.
As for housing, charm is often guaranteed. It is not uncommon for the wine estate to be centred around an authentic winegrower’s house or a bourgeois residence, offering an exceptional living environment. Around Villefranche-sur-Saône, capital of Beaujolais, or in the golden stone villages, there is strong tourist appeal, making it possible to develop wine tourism alongside agricultural activity.
Economically, the sector is doing well, driven by the upmarket positioning of Beaujolais wines and the growing popularity of white wine made from Chardonnay, which is gaining ground in the region. The AOP appellation guarantees recognition and facilitates marketing both in France and for export.
Making a vineyard investment is a life project that requires rigorous analysis. Buying a vineyard is different from standard real estate because, first and foremost, you are acquiring a business.
The first criterion is the nature of the land and the plots. The condition of the vines (age, planting density, plant health) is crucial for future harvests. You must also assess the potential of the terroir: exposure, soil type (granite in the north, clay-limestone in the south), and classification under AOC or AOP.
The production tool is the second key point. Is the capacity of the vat room suited to the cultivated area? Is the winemaking cellar compliant with regulations? The condition of the vineyard equipment included in the transaction (tractors, presses, pumps) must be carefully inventoried, as replacing this equipment represents a significant cost.
The economic dimension is crucial. Beyond the price of the wine estate, you need to assess the value of stocks (unsold wine in the cellar) and work in progress. Marketing capacity is often the key to profitability: does the estate have an active client database? Contracts with distributors? Does it mainly produce red wine or a diversified range?
Finally, financing a wine estate often requires specific arrangements. Banks will ask for a solid business plan. It is often recommended to seek support from a specialised agency or to use our professional matchmaking service with real estate experts to secure your project.
To make it easier to find a vineyard or wine estate in the Lyonnais, ma-propriete.fr offers you a powerful and intuitive search engine.
Our platform allows you to filter listings with great precision. You can select the “Viticole” sub-category, define your search area (by department, such as the Rhône, or by region), and adjust your criteria according to your budget and the hectares you are looking for. Whether you are searching for just a few plots of Gamay for leisure purposes or a large Chardonnay estate in full production, you will find a suitable offer.
We know that responsiveness is essential. That is why we offer you the option of creating personalised email alerts. As soon as a new sale listing that matches your criteria (such as a property in Pierres Dorées or a specific cru) is published, you are notified instantly.
On ma-propriete.fr, transparency is key. You have access to detailed, geo-located listings (according to the seller’s choice) and, above all, you benefit from direct contact with the seller. Whether it is a specialised agency, a notary or a private individual, you can communicate without unnecessary intermediaries via our secure contact form.
Are you the owner of a vineyard or a winegrower’s house in the Lyonnais and looking to sell? Ma-propriete.fr is the ideal partner to ensure a successful transaction.
Our portal enjoys exceptional visibility and attracts a large number of highly qualified visitors every month, specifically looking for rural and wine properties. By publishing your listing with us, you directly reach a database of potential buyers, ranging from young farmers to investment funds.
We understand the specific features of the rural market. Discretion is sometimes necessary when selling a working farm. That is why we give you a choice regarding the level of geo-location of your property. You can choose to show your property at commune level or in a broader area (canton, department) to preserve the confidentiality of your wine estate with respect to neighbours or employees.
In addition, to maximise your chances, your listing can be published in several relevant categories (e.g. Prestige Real Estate, Viticole, Agricultural) and shared on our social networks and dedicated Facebook groups, thereby considerably increasing the reach of your offer among lovers of vines and heritage.
Beyond simply publishing listings, ma-propriete.fr acts as a genuine partner for your rural projects thanks to a range of complementary services:
Whether your project involves buying a few hectares of vines for pleasure or taking over a large estate producing red and white wine, ma-propriete.fr is your trusted partner in the Lyonnais.
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