Vine, Wine and Climate Change (English Edition) by Nathalie Ollat & Jean-Marc Touzard

Climate change is profoundly transforming the world of vineyards and wine. From the early development of plants – making them more vulnerable to spring frosts – to the intensification of extreme events (heatwaves, heavy rains), French vineyards are increasingly under pressure.

The drought – particularly pronounced in the south of France – leads to a decrease in yields and alters the sensory profile of wines, with an increase in alcohol levels, lower acidity, and modified aromas. New areas are also becoming suitable for viticulture, redefining traditional territories.

In the face of these upheavals, adaptation is key. But how? What decisions should be made at the local or national level? What concrete steps can be taken to preserve the future of viticulture?

This book presents the results of the LACCAVE project, an interdisciplinary research conducted over more than ten years under the aegis of INRAE, bringing together scientists, winegrowers, and institutional actors to adapt the French wine sector to climate challenges.

Among the addressed levers:

• The development of new resistant grape varieties,

• Better management of soil, water, and cultivation systems,

• The reconfiguration of wine regions,

• Oenological innovations to accompany the evolution of wine profiles,

• The development of new public wine policies at various levels.

The approach, both systemic and strategic, is based on a participatory and multi-scalar approach, ranging from the winegrower to sectoral governance, including education and professional training.

This English edition is intended for international wine professionals, teachers, researchers, and students. It offers essential reading for those who wish to understand future challenges and respond to them in a concrete and structured manner.

Note: the French version of this book received the OIV Prize 2024 in the category of sustainable viticulture, awarded by the International Organization of Vine and Wine.

🟣 Authors' Presentation

Nathalie Ollat, an agronomist specializing in vine physiology, leads the "Ecophysiology and Functional Genomics of the Vine" Mixed Research Unit in Bordeaux. Her work focuses particularly on rootstocks, root systems, and their interaction with the environment.

Jean-Marc Touzard, an agricultural economist and research director at the INNOVATION Unit in Montpellier, specializes in innovative agricultural processes, with a strong commitment to climate change adaptation issues in the wine sector.

🟣 Article Characteristics

• Title: Vine, Wine and Climate Change

• Authors: Nathalie Ollat & Jean-Marc Touzard

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback

• Publisher: Quae

• Publication Date: January 25, 2025

• Number of Pages: 266 pages

• Dimensions: 24 x 17 x 1.6 cm

• Weight: 624 g

• EAN13: 9782759240326

• ISBN: 978-2-7592-4032-6