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Why is the French wine industry struggling?

Why is the French wine industry struggling?

FromBusiness Daily


Why is the French wine industry struggling?

FromBusiness Daily

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Nov 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The region of Bordeaux in the south-west of France is perhaps the most famous wine-producing area in the world.

But it’s struggling. While the prestigious, most expensive wines – Saint-Émilions, Pomerols and Margaux are selling well, others are not.

For the producers of the 850 million bottles of the region's famous red wine, it’s a difficult time due to a major decline in consumption.

We look at the reasons for this, the impact it’s having, and what winemakers are doing to help protect their livelihoods.

Presenter: John Laurenson

(Image: A glass of red wine. Credit: Getty Images)
Released:
Nov 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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