{image from here}French wine facts
· The French consume 60 litres of wine per person a year which is more than any other country in the world.
· France produces more wine than any other country (550 million cases produced per annum which is five times more than Australia at 110 million cases pa).
· A third of all French wine produced is exported.
· France has 10 principal wine producing regions and has its own identity including grape types. Appelation controlée laws guarantee a wine's origins and style.
· The French consume 60 litres of wine per person a year which is more than any other country in the world.
· France produces more wine than any other country (550 million cases produced per annum which is five times more than Australia at 110 million cases pa).
· A third of all French wine produced is exported.
· France has 10 principal wine producing regions and has its own identity including grape types. Appelation controlée laws guarantee a wine's origins and style.
Interesting French wine facts. Unfortunately, The wine consumption is now declining in France in favor of... soft drinks !
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