Trade Structure

Question 1

Trade Structure (4)

Answer 1

1. Fragmented vineyards (50ha Clos Vougeot shared between 80growers!)
2. • Historically, growers cultivated land and picked grapes while négociants vinified and bottle the wine
3. Now

• Vinification: majority done by growers
• Bottling: 40% at the domaine or by négociant who use courtiers (brokers)

4. Chablis + Macon: co-operative cellars are important.