SocietyHow wildfires are scorching France’s wine industry

France, Europe’s largest wine exporter, is facing heatwaves, wildfires and weaker sales. Extreme heat driven by human-induced climate change makes grapes ripen faster, altering acidity and raising alcohol levels, while fires near Bordeaux and elsewhere threaten vineyards through smoke that may cause “smoke taint”.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:02Original