BORDEAUX SEES A RISE IN EXPORTS

The value of Bordeaux exports rose 20% in 2006 as compared to the previous year, according to the trade association CIVB. The French are taking this as good news because it appears as though they’re making a comeback.

Exports to the US grew 50% in value and 21% in volume. The EU, however, saw exports decline 4% in volume but were up 11% in value. Export volume was up 40% in the UK.