August 8, 2026
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Last year (2025), the two countries that imported the most Champagne were the US followed by the UK. Together, these two countries consume a massive amount of France’s top bubbly. What country was third in Champagne imports? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. Brazil

B. China

C. Switzerland

D. Japan

EN PRIMEUR

Buying wine before it is released; also known as buying futures. Buying wine en primeur allows collectors to be more certain of securing given wines. The wines most likely to be sold en primeur are Bordeaux wines from top châteaux.

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