François Labbé

François Labbé, President of the Burgundy Wine Interprofessional Office, represents 3,500 winemakers in the prestigious Burgundy region. He shares insights on the $400 million wine export to the U.S. and the looming threat of import tariffs. Discussions cover the unique terroir of Burgundian wines, the challenges local vintners face, and how American competitors in Oregon and California view the tariff situation. Labbé also emphasizes the resilience of Burgundy's winemakers amidst market fluctuations and the intricate relationship of the wine trade.