Bordeaux becomes the first French vineyard to introduce new grape varieties ‘of interest for adapting to climate change’ into its AOC specifications

On 28th June 2019, the Union of Bordeaux AOC & Bordeaux Supérieur winemakers held a General Assembly and unanimously approved a list of new grape varieties ‘of interest for adapting’ to climate change. Final approval is expected to be approved by the INAO (Institute of Origin & Quality) by the…