“We welcome the plans announced”, reacted the president of the Hérault Chamber of Agriculture

Jérôme Despey, president of the Hérault Chamber of Agriculture, hoped, on Monday, on franceinfo, that this terrible plan would help restore future prospects for grape growers.

“Grape growers are waiting for concrete action”assured in franceinfo, Monday 24 November 2025, Jérôme Despey, president of the Hérault Chamber of Agriculture and grape grower in Saint-Géniès-des-Mourges, while the Ministry of Agriculture announced Monday evening “plan out of national crisis” for viticulture. This plan in particular includes funding of 130 million euros for the removal of vines, but also “extension of structural loans until 2026 guaranteed by 70% by Bpifrance”public investment banks, and actions“reduction of social costs”.

“We welcome the plans announced”Jérôme Despey’s reaction. “That was to be expected considering its seriousness” this situation, he said. Grape growers hope this device can make that happen “restores prospects to sectors that need them” And “ensuring that we can regain market share.” According to her, “20% of grape growers want to remove it permanently” their vineyard. This requires work to be done “adaptation of supply and demand” with “fresher wine, dealcoholized wine” For example. He also called for doing better with mass distribution.

“Consumption has decreased by 70% in 70 years”recalls Jérôme Despey. “I believe in our viticulture”urges grape grower Hérault. He asked the state to do so “support this heritage like the Spanish and Italians do” And “highlight these areas of excellence”. “We must build the future of the wine industry”he confirmed. “France is losing competitiveness and this is what must stop to win new consumers”he judged.