However, a more damaging slump was avoided by improved performances in both
the Cognac and liqueur categories.
FRANCE: French wine and spirit exports fall to New World challenge
Global revenues from exports of French wine and spirits fell 0.4% to Euro7.4 billion last year, as the country suffered from a post-millennium slump in sales of Champagne and other sparkling wines. However, a more damaging slump was avoided by improved performances in both the Cognac and liqueur categories.