How wildfires are impacting France’s wine industry

Wildfires in Western Europe this summer have raised concerns for the wine industry, particularly in France, which has 739,000 hectares dedicated to vineyards. Extreme temperatures, exacerbated by climate change and the El Niño phenomenon, have led to rapid grape ripening, affecting wine quality. While many vineyards remain untouched, smoke from distant fires poses a risk of “smoke taint,” impacting the flavor of the wine and threatening wine tourism revenue.

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