FranceFrench winemakers are concerned about potential 'smoky taste' in their wines due to wildfires that have affected vineyards in southern France. Gregory Guibergia, a winemaker in the Correns region, expressed worries that smoke from fires might contaminate this year's vintage, potentially rendering some wine undrinkable. The fires, which forced thousands to evacuate including celebrity George Clooney, have damaged over 30,000 hectares of vineyards. Winemakers like Lucie Demirdjian are hesitant to harvest remaining grapes without lab test results confirming safety. Experts warn that smoke exposure can lead to a 'smoky taste' during fermentation, though early detection methods are being developed.
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