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France reacts to effects of climate change
A potential landmark vote has seen seven new grape varieties approved for Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellation wines, with the aim of meeting the challenges of climate change. Winemakers voted in favour of the seven grape varieties – including Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Albariño and Petit Manseng – according to a statement from the Syndicat of AP Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur.
France’s national appellation authority, INAO, must still give final approval to the plan; however, it marks a groundbreaking move from winemakers against the negative impacts of climate change.
Benefits of the proposed grapes range from strong natural resistance to diseases, such as grey
