Sales to Europeans and Asians accounted for 9.7.5% of the sale. Christie's organized the sale and also tastings of the wines of the Hospices Beaune all over the world. of the sale ( by value), Asia 12.5%, USA 1.6%. The sale featured 32 cuvées of red wine and 13 of white. Europe accounted for 85.5% MORE >>

But that sales strategy is sooo 1990s! Derniere Goutte (Paris, France). An item on Bloomberg yesterday detailed how Spaniards are drinking less wine, which has prompted Spanish wineries to pursue export markets more. In my view, many American wine consumers have moved beyond scores, and an increasing number of wine shops have too. MORE >>

It’s hard to say but in Europe, it does seem to predominate in northern countries where public policies coincidentally can limit hours and sales channels, sometimes with a dose of high taxes to boot. The whole constellation is being called into question now that “le binge drinking” has arrived in France. MORE >>

Things you learn in the WSJ : Cahors is the only region of France where malbec is still grown. Senior account executive (PR) , California Direct Sales Manager for an import portfolio, assistant cellarmaster internship at BALTHAZAR, executive assistant to the CEO at Acker Merrall , and more! SIPPED: Bordeaux brands. Decanter.com ]. MORE >>

Since then, box wine sales have skyrocketed and many more selections, both foreign and domestic, have come on the market. Fridges across France are stocked with box rosé in the summer; it’s almost a summer rite to come in from a warm day and squeeze off a nice cold one (rosé, that is). But I couldn’t find one. MORE >>