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Which sector accounts for the largest percentage of sales for Loire AOC wines in France?
Which sector accounts for the largest percentage of sales for Loire AOC wines in France?
What are the top three export markets for Loire AOC wines?
What are the top three export markets for Loire AOC wines?
Which still wine appellation outperforms all others in terms of volume and value in exports?
Which still wine appellation outperforms all others in terms of volume and value in exports?
Who was the founder of the Renaissances des appellations/Return to Terroir group?
Who was the founder of the Renaissances des appellations/Return to Terroir group?
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Which region has more biodynamic producers than any other region?
Which region has more biodynamic producers than any other region?
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Is the total production of certified organic wine in the Loire Valley above or below the French average?
Is the total production of certified organic wine in the Loire Valley above or below the French average?
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What type of climate does the Loire Valley have?
What type of climate does the Loire Valley have?
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Which region is known for natural winemaking?
Which region is known for natural winemaking?
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What type of wine is often produced as Vin de France in the Loire Valley?
What type of wine is often produced as Vin de France in the Loire Valley?
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Which sector accounts for 36% of sales by volume for Loire AOC wines in France?
Which sector accounts for 36% of sales by volume for Loire AOC wines in France?
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Which organization promotes the wines of the Central Vineyards?
Which organization promotes the wines of the Central Vineyards?
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What percentage of wine sales in the Loire Valley is made by négociants?
What percentage of wine sales in the Loire Valley is made by négociants?
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Which type of businesses are important in the Loire Valley wine industry?
Which type of businesses are important in the Loire Valley wine industry?
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What has blurred the distinction between négociants and estates in the last 20 years?
What has blurred the distinction between négociants and estates in the last 20 years?
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Which region has seen an increasing number of family estates with a négociant side to their business?
Which region has seen an increasing number of family estates with a négociant side to their business?
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What percentage of wine sales within the négociant sector is accounted for by the top 10 négociants?
What percentage of wine sales within the négociant sector is accounted for by the top 10 négociants?
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Which organization sells the least amount of wine in the Loire Valley?
Which organization sells the least amount of wine in the Loire Valley?
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What has led to an increasing number of French people setting up as wine producers in the Loire Valley?
What has led to an increasing number of French people setting up as wine producers in the Loire Valley?
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Which organization has wineries spread across the entire Loire Valley?
Which organization has wineries spread across the entire Loire Valley?
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What has prompted some family estates to buy grapes, juice, or wine from other sources?
What has prompted some family estates to buy grapes, juice, or wine from other sources?
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