French wines are renowned globally for their quality and finesse. However, in an unfortunate turn of events, it turns out that French officials are planning on axing a huge chunk of vineyards soon. There are a number of reasons for doing this, including global warming, changes in the drinking habits of the country and more. Here are all of the other important details that you would need to know about this decision by the French officials.
Why Is France Paying Over ₹11 Crore To Uproot 30,000 Hectares Of Vineyards?
According to an article which was recently published by EuroNews, France has witnessed a significant decrease in the national and international demand for wines. Hence, in keeping with the shrinking demand, the officials have come up with a plan costing €120 million which is upwards of ₹11 crores.
The plan is to uproot more than 30,000 hectares of vineyards. As of now, France has around 800,000 hectares of land dedicated to vineyards. This particular plan was submitted by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and the Bordeaux Wine Interprofessional Counsel.
What Is The Future Of The Shrinking Wine Industry?
If reports are to go by, the decline in the industry is brought on by the newer generations that have brought about a change in the drinking habits of the country. This change is also egged on by Global Warming.
As the planet gets hotter, the weather conditions that gave French wines its superior quality will also change. Further, if the warmer climate brings about a drought, it could be quite detrimental to the crops.
Visit these French vineyards if you want to experience the best of French wine-making: –
- Billecart-Salmon
- Chateau de Nalys
- Chateau de Sancerre
- Chateau Lagrange
- Chateau Pavie
- Domaine Emile Beyer
- Domaine Huet
- Domaine Laroche
- Domaines Schlumberger
- Georges Duboeuf
- Gerard Bertrand
- Moet & Chandon
Also Read: Chandon India Elevates Indian Winemaking With Silver Medals At Decanter World Wine Awards 2024!
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