Bordeaux sales up in the U.S.

Pandemics are evidently good for Bordeaux. The Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB) reports that wines sold in the United States in 2021 increased 24% in volume over the previous year — the highest annual volume increase since 1985. Values increased 67%.

The U.S. is now the second largest export market.

This improvement is certainly a direct result in the suspension of the 25% tariffs on French wines. Consumers were reluctant to pay higher tariffs, but with that tax now lifted, they were eager to return to the Bordeaux market.