date:May 15, 2014
onsumption per head. The average French person drinks just over a bottle a week, which is around six times more than the average American, according to the research.
In countries such as France, Italy and Spain, people used to drink a lot of wine, but consumption habits are changing, OIV director general Jean-Marie Aurand said. In France we are drinking less wine by volume, but seeking more quality wine. And there is also competition from other drinks such as beer.
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