France's broken winemaking families

Article Abstract:

The French system of taxation severely imperils its wine industry. Wealth and inheritance taxes cause divisions within wine making families and cause vintners who are passionate about wine to sell out to big corporations. Others, like Bruno Prats, have emigrated from the country. France should take a lesson from the American system of taxation.

France, Taxation, Rich, Rich people, Inheritance tax

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Bordeaux boom lifts Vinexpo; strong demand for top wines drives deals at huge trade fair

Article Abstract:

Attendees at the five-day 1997 Vinexpo fair paid twice the 1995 prices for the best classified 1996 Bordeaux futures. The trade fair was topped by a gala event near Chateau Cantenac-Brown, a third-growth Margaux house. Approximately 53,000 people attended.

Exhibitions, Vinexpo, 1997 AD

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