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In 2004, exports to the U.S. plummeted 59% in value over the previous year. ...erm, yes - 2003 was quite a good vintage (albeit mixed) and 2004 was hmm. It is well known that US consumers tend to buy Bordeaux in the good vintages rather than just placing orders year in year out (the British model.) I would be _very_ interested in stats comparing US purchaes in 2004 to those in 2005 (which I suspect will _far_ surpass 2003 purchases.) Bottom line: this stat is rubbish, all it means is that US consumers are vintage-discerning (as they should be.) -- Blorg 23:11, 3 August 2006 (UTC)