The Future of Sustainable French Wine

Technology Meets Tradition

Innovation supports sustainable goals: - Drones: Monitor vine health precisely - AI: Predict disease pressure - Robotics: Mechanical weeding - Apps: Connect consumers to producers - Blockchain: Verify sustainable claims

New Grape Varieties

France approves experimentation: - PIWI varieties: Disease resistant hybrids - Ancient varieties: Climate adapted - Foreign varieties: For climate change - GMO debate: Remains contentious

Regenerative Agriculture

Beyond sustainable to regenerative: - Carbon negative: Sequester more than emit - Biodiversity increase: Not just maintain - Water positive: Improve watershed health - Social justice: Fair labor practices - Circular economy: Waste becomes resource

Policy and Regulation

Government support increases: - 2025 goal: 25% organic agriculture - Pesticide reduction: 50% by 2025 - Carbon credits: For sustainable practices - Research funding: Alternative solutions - Education programs: Next generation farmers