FRANCE
Both qualitatively and quantitatively, France is one of the leading wine regions of the world. International standards are based today on France, especially the Bordeaux wine, Burgundy and Champagne.
In international recognition are French varietals such as Chardonnay, Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon leader. France is also in spite of lower production numbers continue to Italy's second largest wine producer in the world.
The proportion of red and rose wines is about 73%, the proportion of whites 27%. 2/3 the amount produced is consumed domestically.
France's share of world production is (decreasing trend) in about 20% of value, is due to the high price levels at about 25%.
Vineyard area: 870 000 ha
Wine production / year: 48 million hectoliters
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