Bordeaux sales are enjoying a dramatic increase in volume and sales in the United States, thanks to a freeze on new import tariffs.

The Bordeaux wine council (CIVB) released figures that show 2021 sales to this country grew 67% — a new record. Volume rose 24%. Not only are Americans buying more wine from Bordeaux, but they are buying more expensive wine from this region. An improved stock market (until recently) and growing wealth among the most rich opened the wallets for many who looked for new buying opportunities during the pandemic.

No matter how big the increase, China still imports more Bordeaux, according to the CIVB. Oddly, sales of Bordeaux wanes in France.