CHAMPAGNE IMPORTS GROW 12%

While Britain currently holds the number one spot for Champagne exports, the U.S. remains its second largest market by volume. According to the Comité Interprofessionel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC), Champagne exports to the U.S. were up 12% to over 2 million cases last year, helped by a surge of popularity in the rosé category (a whopping 32%). Overall, Champagne shipments to the U.S. stood at about $534 million.