Scorching Seasons: How Heatwaves Are Rewriting France's Wine Calendar The 2023 wine harvest in France began on Thursday, marking one of the earliest starts to the season in recent memory.
The timing is striking not just because of its brevity but also due to the underlying factors that have driven it.
Heatwaves and droughts are no longer anomalies; they're becoming the norm for winegrowers in the Bordeaux region and beyond.