BORDEAUX REGAINING INFLUENCE IN THE U.S.

Bordeaux imports are making a comeback with an almost 14% rise to 1.5 million cases in 2005. Shipment value is up 10.7%. The French Bordeaux region was outperformed by only the must smaller Alsace and Loire Valley regions.

Globally, Bordeaux exports fell 3% by volume last year and export value declined 4%. The UK and Germany were the hardest hit markets.