Fires ravage southern French vineyards ahead of harvest season, causing extensive damage to nearly ready-to-be-harvested vines. The worst fires in over 70 years burned through the south of France.
The situation is “catastrophic”, according to Franck Saillan, general secretary of the Aude winegrowers syndicate. This devastating incident has left French wine makers facing significant challenges as they navigate the aftermath of the blazes.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-07/french-winegrowers-say-fire-damage-to-vineyards-is-enormous