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Heatwaves bring an early wine harvest in France

Some French winegrowers, including in the Bordeaux region, began harvesting their grapes on Thursday, historically early after a summer marked by successive heatwaves, drought and devastating wildfires. As one grape-picker told the newspaper Sud Ouest, “usually, we’d still be on vacation.” Despite the environmental turmoil, winemakers say the quality of the wine itswineelf will not be affected.…

Heatwaves bring an early wine harvest in France

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