One of the most prestigious appellations in the southern Rhône has now been granted permission to produce white wine. What’s the story behind this new white Cru from the Rhône, and how do these new wines perform?
Initial forecasts predict a production of 40 to 43m hl, compared to nearly 48m hl in 2023. This level of reduction could lead to Italy reclaiming its position as the world's number one wine producer.
The word ‘catastrophe’ is being used by French vignerons to describe the havoc wreaked on their vineyards by rot and mildew, according to French media. Across France, vignerons are worrying about the state of their grapes.
Sales in the Wines & Spirits division have declined significantly. Despite this, the French conglomerate LVMH managed to achieve modest growth in the first half of 2024.
Since its move to the French capital, the leading French trade fair has been officially known as 'Wine Paris/Vinexpo Paris', despite being known as 'Wine Paris' by most attendees. Now it has accepted that reality by adopting that as its name.
It’s got a wine-growing history that dates back to the Roman world. It’s got more than 220 authorised grape varieties over 55,000 hectares of vineyards, and it’s one of the most exciting wine-growing countries in Europe.
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