What effect will Climate Change have on wine production in France? Why are the French buying land in the south of England? Champagne grapes gown in England? Sacre Bleu - whatever next?
From rising shorelines to devastating hurricanes, the visible effects scientists say climate change is wreaking on daily life no longer surprise many people around the world.
The French have their own take on just how radically life may change."In 20 years, the English will be making Grenache from Chateauneuf-du-Pape," says Herve Lethielleux, co-owner of L'Etiquette, a wine boutique in central Paris, about a wine variety from subtropical southeastern France.That's because the changing climate is affecting the delicate balance of weather, soil and other factors that are central to the production one of their main commodities, something that's already had a visible effect elsewhere around the globe.Read the full article from CNBC: Climate Change Threatens French Wine
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French wine is one of my favourite types of wine but its not the only type of wine I drink. I like to try wines from all different places and origins. Thanks for sharing this post.
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