The Scorched Vine: France Braces for Record-Early Harvest Amidst Severe Drought and Heat
PARIS – The rolling hills of France’s most prestigious wine regions, usually a vibrant tapestry of lush green foliage and swelling fruit at this time of year, are currently the frontline of an escalating climate crisis. A prolonged and punishing summer heatwave, coupled with an intensifying drought, is physically shrinking the 2026 grape crop, forcing […]

