Flowlines (as in Minard’s work)

In Tufte I there was reproduced the remarkable graph showing the exports of French wines for a particular year. It was one of the great graphs of all time, particularly if you are interested in exports. I have been looking for years for some graphics package that could reproduce that graph and show weighted flows over an underlying map, with width of line representing proportionate amount shipped, just as was done in the 19th century. I have found nothing. Any suggestions?