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France’s Early Wine Harvest Amid Heat and Fire | France News

France’s 2024 wine harvest is blazing ahead—grapes are being picked as early as late July in some regions, thanks to a scorching heatwave that turbocharged ripening. Bordeaux and Champagne are starting their harvests weeks earlier than usual, with Crémant producers racing to capture grapes before they turn overly sweet. While experts tout this vintage for exceptional quality, wildfires near the Var region threaten rosé wines with smoky taint—highlighting how climate chaos is reshaping France’s vineyards in unpredictable ways. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…

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