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Case
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Reference no. 599-044-1
Subject category: Marketing
Published by: INSEAD
Originally published in: 1999
Version: 03.2001
Length: 23 pages
Data source: Field research
Notes: To maximise their effectiveness, colour items should be printed in colour.

Abstract

The case describes the boom and bust of sales of French wine, especially expensive Bordeaux wines, in Asia. The unstructured and fragmented markets of developing Asia offer opportunities for tailor-made, branded products. But such entry may be too early. In Japan, bulk imported French wine is already successfully marketed by Japanese companies under their names. For David, a young MBA, Japan may be too late for an entrepreneurial venture. The case requires the analysis of a business which in France is mature and sophisticated, but in Asia is in its infancy and, thus, volatile. Judgement is required whether the burst of demand from Asia is only a fad or the beginning of a tremendous market development. This judgement and the consequences for a marketing strategy has to take into account the vast differences in consumer behaviour between Asia and the West. This case contains colour exhibits.
Industry:
Other setting(s):
1999

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Abstract

The case describes the boom and bust of sales of French wine, especially expensive Bordeaux wines, in Asia. The unstructured and fragmented markets of developing Asia offer opportunities for tailor-made, branded products. But such entry may be too early. In Japan, bulk imported French wine is already successfully marketed by Japanese companies under their names. For David, a young MBA, Japan may be too late for an entrepreneurial venture. The case requires the analysis of a business which in France is mature and sophisticated, but in Asia is in its infancy and, thus, volatile. Judgement is required whether the burst of demand from Asia is only a fad or the beginning of a tremendous market development. This judgement and the consequences for a marketing strategy has to take into account the vast differences in consumer behaviour between Asia and the West. This case contains colour exhibits.

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Industry:
Other setting(s):
1999

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