13.06.2011 - Vinexpo news selection
France is easily the leading market for Port wines, well ahead even of Portugal itself. In 2010, 28.5% of global Port sales were accounted for by France, the equivalent of 32 million bottles, worth €84 million.
French consumers have bought entry range Ports for many years, but are gradually beginning to explore the vintage categories. French imports of high-end Ports have thus grown by 3.8% and today represent 8.5% of the volumes sent to France. (Décision Boissons -6 May 2011)