Protéger la rémunération des agriculteurs par le versement systématique d’un acompte en cas de conclusion de contrat de vente pour les produits de la vigne

This French bill, a private member's proposal in the National Assembly, would require buyers to pay a deposit (acompte) when a sales contract is signed for wine-grape products. The aim is to protect growers' income by ensuring they receive money upfront rather than waiting until delivery or final payment, which can be a source of financial strain in the sector. Wine-grape growers and the buyers who purchase their harvest, such as cooperatives and wine merchants, would be most directly affected. Growers would gain more predictable cash flow, while buyers would need to plan for earlier payments under the new rules.