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[Thomas]

Actually Barnsey, what I meant, but clearly did not say, is that the writer claimed that England entered the Bordeaux wine market in the 1700s. With the history between Eleanor and Henry, that you cite, the wine trade connection was clearly established in the thriteenth century (Henry had vineyards in France). The 100 Years Wars that came later saw Bordeaux wine interests shifting back and forth, based on who was on top at the moment, so the 1700s reference was not correct.

Sorry if I misled you to think I meant otherwise. Got that off my hairy chest--down CCK!!!