In France, the grape harvest began early due to the heat and drought
French winegrowers, particularly in the Bordeaux region, began harvesting grapes on Thursday—an historically early start. This start to the season follows a summer marked by successive heat waves, drought, and devastating wildfires.
One grape picker told the Sud Ouest newspaper that workers would normally still be on vacation at this time of year. France 24 quotes him in its report.
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Despite the weather and environmental upheavals, winemakers believe the quality of the wine itself will not suffer.
According to France 24, the grape harvest season is already shifting to earlier dates due to climate change. This trend affects farmers in various parts of France and is prompting some of them to switch to crops that require less water to grow.
