In 2022, France saw the creation of 1,444 new wine estates, an increase of 3% compared to 2021. The winegrowers represent 10% of the 14,132 new agricultural estates started in 2022. These winegrowers operate an average of 10.9 hectares, and 50% are in individual legal form. 75% of winegrowers remain in business after six years (an increase compared to previously), compared to 77% for agriculture as a whole.
Languedoc-Roussillon has the highest number of new estates, perhaps not surprising since it is the largest wine region. 387 new enthusiasts settled here in 2022.
Champagne gained 185 new producers, Bordeaux 77 (decrease), Rhône Valley 129, Beaujolais 54, Burgundy 105, Provence 56, Alsace 81, Jura 23 (increase), Loire 65, Southwest 52 and Savoie 8 new wineries.
It is interesting to note that Champagne, with 34,000 hectares and generally very expensive land prices, had as many as 185 new wine producers. But you don’t need to buy new land to start making champagne. Maybe you have left a cooperative and already own land, or you purchase grapes or rent vineyards.
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