Production

Question 1

Production (3)

Answer 1

• 3.4 million hl ie, 450m bottles with:
  
  1. 55% whites, 45% reds + rosés
  2. 45% IGP, 30% ACs and 25% (table) wine
  3. Only 10-20% exported

Question 2

Trade - Plaimont (4)

Answer 2

• Plaimont is a major co-op in Fr and S/West
  
  1. Groupment of 3 co-operatives initiated by André Dubosc in late 70s
  2. 40m btls sold in 2011 w 55% volume exported
  3. Selling IGP (eg, Côtes de Gascogne, Comté Tolosan) as well as AC (eg Madiran 48% of production, St Mont - 98% of Production
  4. UK: Le Citronnier in Lathwaites