First Growth Bordeaux: The 5 Greatest Wines and the Estates Behind Them
From Lafite to Mouton: history, terroir, price and rarity. The definitive guide to Bordeaux’s five Premier Cru classified châteaux.
“For over 15 years Vineyards-Bordeaux has earned the trust of the biggest names in the wine industry. Discretion, confidentiality, expertise and service have defined the Christie’s brand for 250 years and as market leaders, Vineyards-Bordeaux manage and close more vineyard transactions than any other team, completing 30 vineyard transactions over the past 30 months.”
– Chris Lim, President: Christie’s International Real Estate (March 2024)
Trust Vineyards-Bordeaux, the market leader in Bordeaux vineyard transactions, to guide you through the legal, financial, and technical complexities of acquiring a vineyard aligned with your investment strategy — delivering a fully managed project experience. Take a look at some of our notable successes.
With deep expertise in the acquisition, sale, and M&A of vineyard estates, we support investors, wine enthusiasts, and industry professionals in bringing their ambitions to life.
Affiliated with Christie’s International Real Estate, Vineyards-Bordeaux stands as a benchmark in the purchase and sale of vineyard properties: explore our full selection of vineyards for sale, wine estates, organic-certified properties, and vine plots available.
Our team of professionals are dedicated to help you make a well-informed French vineyard investment decision.

You might think your first question should be “What is the best vineyard for me to buy?” but we recommend that your first question be “Who is the best team to guide me through the intricacies of a vineyard transaction?" Meet the Vineyards-Bordeaux team.
Karin Maxwell has immersed herself in the world of Bordeaux wines and vineyards since the very start of her career. This began in the UK where she established a company specialising in importing wines from the region.
Recognising that vineyard investments require different expertise, services and transaction management, Michael Baynes co-founded Vineyards-Bordeaux to serve the Bordeaux vineyard market.
From Lafite to Mouton: history, terroir, price and rarity. The definitive guide to Bordeaux’s five Premier Cru classified châteaux.
We support investors, viticulturists, and those passionate about wine and agriculture in acquiring and selling vineyard estates, with recognized expertise in some of the most prestigious wine regions:
Investing in a vineyard estate is much more than a real estate purchase. It is a project that blends heritage and entrepreneurship — combining a love of the land and wine with estate profitability and the promotion of a unique terroir.
A vineyard property offers multiple advantages:
Whether you are an investor, an expanding winemaker, or an entrepreneur passionate about viticulture, our team is ready to support every aspect of your vineyard acquisition journey.
The premium vineyard transaction market requires a tailored approach, combining expertise, network, and discretion.
Thanks to our international network through Christie’s International Real Estate, we offer a carefully curated portfolio of listings — ranging from active wine estates and organic conversion properties to turnkey vineyards and historic château domains.
Good to know: Some of our vineyard properties are not displayed publicly for confidentiality reasons. These exclusive opportunities are available on request and subject to project qualification.
We place our expertise and network at the service of both sellers and buyers, with a transaction strategy based on:
Beyond our vineyard brokerage expertise, we offer tailor-made services to help secure and optimize each acquisition or sale:
Our experts carry out a detailed assessment of your vineyard, including soil quality, vine health, facilities, and economic potential.
We support your search for suitable financing solutions, working closely with specialized banking institutions.
We collaborate with notaries and lawyers specialized in vineyard law to ensure smooth, secure transactions.
We invite you to browse our selection of vineyard estates for sale — or contact us to access our confidential portfolio.
Whether you’re looking for an investment property, a vineyard to take over, a turnkey wine estate, or a plot of vines to develop, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Contact us today and bring your vineyard project to life — with the guidance of experts in the field.
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