12 October 2023
EXPROPRIATION OF WINE ESTATES, 7 Leads to Avoid Drinking from a Bitter Cup
by Isabelle Poitout, Law Counsel, LES CHAMPS DU DROIT, WI&NE Provence-Rhône Translated by Nathalie Parent Dumoulin, Founder, NEXT EDITION,…
Our Key Experts
OUR ASSOCIATION GATHERS ALL THE EXPERTISE NECESSARY TO INVEST IN, PURCHASE, SELL, MANAGE OR DEVELOP A FRENCH WINE ESTATE.
WI&NE, born from the know-how complementarity essential for the success of your vineyard venture, relies on a perfect synergy between our key experts. We built our skill and talent pool over time to ensure that the spirit that drives it today perfectly meets your requirements.
But because we know that business is, first and foremost, a matter of men and women, our key experts fulfil precise selection criteria that guarantee the ethics and professional diligence of each WI&NE member.
Using WI&NE services ensures contacting professionals recognized in their respective fields of expertise without any additional business referral costs. So, whether you are looking to buy, invest in or develop a vineyard, you can hire one or various WI&NE experts according to your specific needs.
Why Call On a WI&NE Key Expert?
The purchase or transfer of a wine estate is a serious affair. As it involves numerous steps and expenses, it is necessary to anticipate the whole acquisition process, master the legal and fiscal meanderings, know the local characteristics of the investment site, etc. Thus, to set you on the path to success, you need an army of connoisseurs!
Our collective force of professionals also offer a range of post-acquisition services covering consultancy to complete management. Discover the indisputable benefits of WI&NE: the association of wine experts.
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WI&NE Experts!
Samuel Chouzenoux
Bank Institution Services
Caisse Épargne Aquitaine Poitou-Charentes
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Isabelle Arnaud Despréaux
Vineyard Property Disposal & Acquisition Expertise
MBA CAPITAL BORDEAUX
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hélène Dessort
Vineyard Property Disposal & Acquisition Expertise
PONCET & PONCET / CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL
Occitanie
Caroline Mansart
International patrimonial and agricultural tax lawyer
Les CHAMPS du DROIT
Provence-Rhône
Frédéric Massie
Viticultural and Environmental Consultancy
DERENONCOURT CONSULTANTS
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Thomas ROLLAND
Accounting Advisory & ServicesConsulting and Engineering in Public Funding
ABF Décisions
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
News
15 November 2024
THE WINE INDUSTRY MUST LEARN TO DANCE IN THE RAIN
The challenges of 2024 call for a comprehensive overhaul of the wine sector. It is imperative to enable all players to adapt—whether winegrowers, cooperative wineries, agronomy, enology, or trade professionals.
4 November 2024
The Complexity of Wineries Architectural Design
“Simple is best. Less is more,” says Christophe Massie, co-founder of Bordeaux-based architecture firm, AGENCE DE L’ARSENAL, and expert member of WI&NE. His words underscore the significant role of architecture in the winemaking process, where every design choice can influence the final product.
22 September 2024
AN IN EXTREMIS RESCUE FOR CHÂTEAU D’AMPUIS – A Story on Wine Labels and Intellectual Property
After a heated tug-of-war with the Regional Department for the Economy, Employment, Labor, and Solidarity (DREETS in French), E….
17 August 2024
FRENCH WINEMAKERS, Are Not Throwing the Towel Just Yet!
The world of wine is a captivating realm where flavors blend, aromas flourish, and grapes take center stage. While winegrowers in France, from Bordeaux to Beaujolais via Burgundy, are facing challenges, let’s focus on finding constructive opportunities for the future of French wine production.
9 August 2024
SUMMER TREND: Wine Cocktails to Shake Up Your Holidays
Wine-based cocktails are back in style, bringing a new world of delicious options for beverage enthusiasts. No longer confined to the realm of wine tasting, wine can be blended with other exquisite ingredients to craft original and delightful drinks. It’s as if wine has finally chosen to break free from conventions and chart its own course!
15 July 2024
THE IMPACT OF WINE DECONSUMERIZATION ON VINEYARD VALUE:
The late April data from the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV in French) reveal a concerning trend for the wine industry: a 10% reduction in production and a 2.6% decline in consumption.
5 July 2024
TRUST AND DISCRETION – A Certified Wine Broker and Bureau Ripert’s Manager
The wine and spirits brokerage profession is often overlooked, yet it serves as a vital intermediary between wineries and merchants. From a legal standpoint, the broker is crucial in facilitating commercial transactions by bringing together interested parties.
20 June 2024
WI&NE Nouvelle-Aquitaine10th Anniversary
Bordeaux, 13 June 2024 – WI&NE proudly celebrated ten years in the making at the Grand-Théâtre de Bordeaux under the patronage and in the presence of Pierre Lurton, renowned for his expertise at the helm of the prestigious Château Cheval Blanc and Château d’Yquem estates.
5 June 2024
VINIBRIDGE – Conquering Asia’s Booming Wine Market
While Vinexpo Asia-Pacific was in full swing in Hong Kong, WI&NE Nouvelle-Aquitaine sought insights from an expert on the Asian market. Ann Ly Truchasson, VINIBRIDGE, delivered her perspective.
14 May 2024
SICSOE – Passion to Profit: Entrusting Wine Logistics to Experts
Translated into English by Nathalie Parent Dumoulin, NEXT Edition, member of WI&NE Nouvelle-Aquitaine Effective logistics management is crucial for…
26 April 2024
TOOLBOX CONSULT: The Winegrowers’ Marketing Toolbox
Translated into English by Nathalie Parent Dumoulin, NEXT Edition, member of WI&NE Nouvelle-Aquitaine WI&NE Nouvelle-Aquitaine has gained a valuable…
3 April 2024
DERENONCOURT: An Ultratrail 2023 Vintage
[Bordeaux Futures] Discover the 2023 Vintage Scenario Translated into English by Nathalie Parent Dumoulin, NEXT Edition, member of WI&NE…
28 March 2024
CETA Agreement Rejected: A New Vote Scheduled in May
Translated into English by Nathalie Parent Dumoulin, NEXT Edition, member of WI&NE Nouvelle-Aquitaine CETA is a free-trade agreement between…
11 March 2024
THE ART OF INVESTING IN VINEYARDS – Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Invest in Vineyards in 2024!
English translation by Nathalie Parent Dumoulin, NEXT Edition The year 2024 is expected to be crucial for estate investments….
29 November 2023
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Development of a New Financial Scheme Catering to the Transfer of French Farms by Louis Vallet LLM, BIGNON LEBRAY,…
26 September 2023
Agrivoltaics in Vineyards, The Whats, the Whys and the How’s Surrounding Agrivoltaics
by Frédéric Schuller, Notary, ÉTUDE BENEDETTI, WI&NE Occitanie English version translated by Nathalie Parent Dumoulin, Founder, NEXT EDITION, WI&NE…
16 July 2023
Family Offices and wineries are made to meet!
by Christian Prat dit Hauret, university professor and member of WI&NE Nouvelle-Aquitaine English version translated by Nathalie Parent Dumoulin, Founder,…
26 June 2023
Diversification: A Bulwark Against Climatic Hazards
by Benoît Ab-der-Halden, President of CABINET VITICOLE SAINT-VINCENT and WI&NE Provence-Rhône. English version translated by Nathalie Parent Dumoulin, Founder, NEXT…
17 May 2023
Not To Be Missed Facts on Transferring a Wine Estate
by Frédéric Schuller, Notary, ÉTUDE BENEDETTI, WI&NE Occitanie English version translated by Nathalie Parent Dumoulin, Founder, NEXT EDITION, WI&NE Nouvelle-Aquitaine Transferring…
23 April 2023
Answering the Agroecological Transition Challenges in Viticulture: VitiREV Terradev PE Fund
Transition Pathways of Agroecological Innovation by Eric Gaillat & Théophile Pasquier and translated by Nathalie Parent Dumoulin, Founder, NEXT EDITION…
1 March 2023
Chateau or Not Chateau? That Is the Question.
Guidelines for Proper Use of Chateau Names for Wine Properties by Céline BAILLET, Industrial Property Consultant, INLEX IP EXPERTISE…
28 January 2023
Viticulture by Drone : A Technological Driver for Winegrowers
What are Drones’ Benefits in Agribusiness from an Investor’s Standpoint? by Augustin Navarranne, Wine Expertise Consultant, CABINET VITICOLE ST-VINCENT,…
13 January 2023
Sempastous Bill: New Control Mechanism of Securities Settlement for Agricultural Companies
Co-authored by Benoit Ab-der-Halden, Wine Expertise Consultant, Cabinet viticole St-Vincent, WI&NE Provence-Rhône and Louis Vallet, Merger & Acquisition Lawyer,…
26 February 2022
WI&NE Provence-Rhône: A New Chapter
Our association, based in Bordeaux since 2014, continues its development in the South-East. After the beautiful Occitanie region, the…
26 February 2022
Gérard Bertrand: Proud Sponsor of WI&NE Occitanie
10 February 2022, Narbonne – All WI&NE Occitanie members were honored to participate in their chapter launch event at…
12 November 2021
The Sempastous Bill’s Impact on Farm Transmissions
Decoding by Jacques Goyet and Louis Vallet,lawyers at Bignon Lebray legal firm, and WI&NE key experts A bill filed…
20 September 2021
WI&NE Nouvelle-Aquitaine Back-to-Work Luncheon
With great pleasure, the 18 members of the WI&NE Nouvelle-Aquitaine association met to take stock of the past nine…
15 November 2017
Untangling the Vines With a Land Surveying Expert
Throughout ancient Egyptian and Roman history, or even among the Hebrews, taxes were very much part of daily life….
20 June 2017
What is a Vineyard Really Worth?
The FNSafer (French National Federation for Land Development & Rural Settlement) recently published its 2016 annual report on the…
5 January 2017
Defining a Vineyard Financial Forecast: A Delicate but Necessary Exercise Before Investing
What is the role of a certified public accountant upstream of a wine estate transaction? We often meet investors…
