DISASTER● ELEVATEDJul 28 · Jul 28, 2026, 8:05 PM
Bad news for Bordeaux: France's celebrated wine industry faces wake-up call over wildfires
France 24 [en]
France's largest wine region is facing a wake-up call as the wildfires blazing near Bordeaux's famed vineyards underscore the climate challenges posed by severe drought and repeated heatwaves. Many chateaux do not have enough water to irrigate their entire vineyard and without rain in the coming weeks, vines could shut down to protect themselves, leaving grapes to shrivel, growers said.
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