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With rolling vineyards and a chief winemaker from France’s Champagne region, the Domaine Chandon has all the hallmarks of a French wine estate with one exception: It is located in Napa Valley.

Credit: Sonja Filitz/Shutterstock. Winemaking company Boisset Collection has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Le Grand Courtâge, a French sparkling wine brand, for an undisclosed sum.

PARIS, April 2 (Reuters) - Sales of French wine and spirits are expected to slide at least 20% in the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, the French wine ...