Sipping on your glass of Sauvignon Blanc, you gaze out upon the sun drenched leaves billowing in the breeze. A slice of Selles Sur Cher adds a complimenting flavor to your palette that only intensifies your moment of appreciation. This seductive tasting is even more extraordinary considering the fact that the very wine that swirls in your glass is made from grapes grown in your very own vineyard. What better way to define your life then by the wine you make? Owning your own vineyard is not just a way to make a living, it's a way of life.
Numerous properties throughout French wine country are on the market, complete with a vineyard and many with operational wine-making facilities. Simpler than you may think, purchasing a piece of property in French wine country is as easy as 1, 2, 3… million dollars. In actuality, many vineyards for sale reach closer to the $10 million range, especially in premium regions such as Bordeaux - home of some of the finest wines in the world. The wide variety of soils along with a maritime climate make Bordeaux a preferred location for high-end French winemakers, and the only place a member of LawCrossing should consider when purchasing a vineyard.
One of these fine properties up for sale is a 28-acre domain in southern Bordeaux. Complete with a wine-making cellar, a wine-aging cellar, and a tasting room, this gem is perfect for the sophisticated wine enthusiast for whom cost is no object. The property is limited to growing red grapes, which can make for a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Cabernet Franc.
In addition to the potential for making fine red wines, the property also includes an eighteenth century castle as the main residence. Built entirely from carved stone, the main house boasts a large center courtyard in addition to several adjoining apartments suitable for your grape pickers and other staff members. Indeed, this vineyard makes for an outstanding combination of luxurious living and quality wine making.
With the proper winemaking knowledge and a significant amount of investment capital, you can be bottling your own French wine in no time. For any true connoisseur, this is a dream come true. The sheer fulfillment gained from the production of one's own wine may be enough for most to justify spending millions to purchase a winery. What's not to love about tantalizing your taste buds with a Merlot made from grapes you picked with your very own hands? Think about how wonderful it would be to bring a bottle of Chateau le Bob (assuming your name is Bob) to your mother's house for dinner. And come holiday time, drowning your gingerbread men in a glass of "homemade" Semillon would certainly make the season merry.
But, more than an enjoyable hobby, winemaking can be a profitable business. The cost associated with the production of the wine is relatively low compared to the potential gains from marketing your bottled perfection to wine lovers like yourself. So, before you decide a multi-million dollar investment is too steep for a reasonable legal professional like yourself, consider how much personal and monetary satisfaction you will get back in return. Plus, free wine for life!
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