The number of wine merchants in Paris has increased by almost 10% over the last three years, to reach 681 brands. Despite the 71 disappearances between 2020 and 2023, 132 creations allow a positive balance.
The month without alcohol (Dry January) which ended on Wednesday January 31 is “a fashion created by the media”, say certain professionals met in recent days. “Regulars of a certain age decide to abstain during January for their health. But they will come back to treat themselves to a nice bottle on February 1st,” says Stéphane, salesman at Caves Bossetti.