Source ISVV 20 days over thepast 30years) • Earlierripeningandharvesting (approx. • Shorter vinegrowing cycle continued, pronounced vintageeffect. • Increase inaverage temperatures witha observed certain effects ofclimate change: French regions, winegrowers have already of . IntheBordeaux region, asinother the notionsofvintageandimportance on theclimate andtheenvironment regarding The qualityofawineisparticularlydependent phenological temperature Increase in Earlier stages average WINECOUNCIL (CIVB) IMPACTS ONVINEYARDS& hydric stress Increase in Increase in variability How theBordeaux climate CLIMATE CHANGE planning ahead are in rainfall Change in Change CLIMATE CHANGE and ecosystems modified: Indirect effects alcohol, acidity, on resources aromas aromatic, balanced winesofquality. ahead inorder to continue offering consumers already innovating andmakingsure to plan adaptation. However, the Bordeaux region is agricultural practices, aswell asplantmaterial strategies for adapting: oenological and Fortunately, Bordeaux wines have several profiles. 1° or2°Cwillhave asubstantial impactontheir the perspective of seeing the temperature rise favourable for thequality ofBordeaux wines, Although the effects are currently still • Reducing • Planningahead • Adapting the Bordeaux vineyards Focus on3efforts in July 2019 Press Release 1 # BORDEAUX IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE - 2019 PRESS RELEASE # 2 # BORDEAUX IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE - 2019 PRESS RELEASE # **8 white varieties: Sémillon,Sauvignon,Sauvignon gris,, , Ugniblanc, blanc, *6 darkvarieties: ,Cabernetfranc, Merlot,, Carmenère, plant material Adapting • • • • • • • every vintageorat thetimeofeachplanting: The strategies for adaptingcome into play for practices Adapting time. growth cycles andripening periodsspread over refer to a catalogue of varieties with different 8 white varieties**. Winegrowers must therefore now authorise6darkgrape varieties* andupto In theBordeaux wineregion, AOC specifications allowed withinAOC A catalogue ofgrape varieties to come. miss itsidealwindow ofripeness intheyears temperatures, theearly-ripening variety may very great wines.However, intheface ofrising optimal ripeness, makingitpossible to produce vineyards inred varieties), currently reaches emblematic ofBordeaux wine (66% of As anexample, Merlot,thegrape variety with respect for winetypicity. and diversification, market expectations) and change, input reduction, grape variety creation several criteria inachangingcontext (climate which isstrictly regulated, isaresult ofanalysing production tool for several decades. That choice, The choice ofplantmaterial involves the Reduce plantdensity night Adapt harvesting date andharvest at Rethink plotsites stress that aemore resistant to water Choose later-ripening varieties and sun Limit leafthinningto protect grapes from area Increase vine trunk height to reduce leaf Delay pruningdate TODAY liquorice notes. a final,slightlytannic touch to thevioletand on 1093 hectares, i.e. +191%. Inblends,itoffers it was planted on 375 hectares, and in 2018, making themost ofglobalwarming. In2000, Verdot. This late-ripening darkgrape variety is vineyards. The most emblematic oneisPetit harder to handleare makingacomeback inthe some ofthevarieties that were previously knowledge andtheclimate undergo changes, of whichhadbeengradually forgotten. Asboth diversity oftheseancientgrape varieties, some Bordeaux winegrowers cannow draw onthe of ancientvarieties The comeback lessen theeffects ofclimate change. diversify their plantings of varieties to subtly produces blendedwines,winegrowers can Consequently, since the Bordeaux region strategies for adapting Bordeaux hasseveral in thevineyards

*INAO: French Institute ofOriginandQuality interest for adaptingto climate change How to usethesegrape varieties of varieties into itsspecifications. On July2,2019, theUnionofEntre-deux-Mers alsointroduced thesethree white grape adapting’ to climate change. a list ofnew grape varieties ‘of interest for General Assembly andunanimouslyapproved & Bordeaux Supérieurwinemakers helda On June28,2019, theunionofBordeaux AOC specifications change’ into itsAOC for adaptingto climate varieties ‘of interest introduce new grape French to Bordeaux: thefirst JUNE 2019 The first plotsplanted withthenew varieties are expected inthe2020/2021 season. the INAO, theUnionand theproducer for a10-year period,renewable once. • The implementation ofthisprocess is subjectto athree-party agreement signedby product labelisnotauthorised. accordance withthelegalregulations for labelling,indicating thesevarieties onthe • They cannotaccount for more than10%ofthefinalblendany given colour. In as secondary varieties andare limited to 5%oftheplanted vineyard area; • These varieties ‘of interest for adapting to climate change’ are listed in the specifications Terms ofuse • Darkandwhite varieties regulations. there isabanonhybrid varieties inEuropean as between MerlotandCabernet). To date, grape varieties ofthesamespecies,such • Mixed and vinifera crossings (between Catalogue ofVine Varieties • Grape varieties already listed intheOfficial , etc.) winegrowing regions (ex. , Pinotnoir, • Non-emblematic grape varieties from other Which grape varieties? 4 darkvarieties: Arinarnoa,Castets, , 3 white varieties: Alvarinho, Liliorila, *list subjectto final validation by INAO inupcoming months

The seven varieties*: mid- andlong-term developments. to aninformed opinionaboutthepossible related ones,onalarge vineyard area, leading comprehend thechanges,inparticularclimate- • andfrom a collective standpoint, to produce AOC wines to test thenew varieties whilecontinuing to • winegrowers, from an individual standpoint, scale ofanAOC willallow Experimenting with these new varieties onthe 2019. and publishedintheofficialjournalon May 9, French winesof origin quality oversight body, adopted (November 2018) by theINAO*, the agri-environmental measures, officially were consequently amongthefirst to include Bordeaux AOC &Bordeaux Supérieurwines friendly measures into theirspecifications. collective determination to integrate eco- The reform is a result of the winemakers’ 3 # BORDEAUX IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE - 2019 PRESS RELEASE # 4 # BORDEAUX IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE - 2019 PRESS RELEASE # susceptible to grey rot. to climatic events makes itless hot weather. Itsabilityto adapt loss offlavour usuallycausedby can beusedto make upfor the of theAlvarinho grape variety The pronounced aromatic qualities Alvarinho varieties ...... The white aromas. and tannicwithcomplex, persistent Wines are well-structured, colourful low sugarlevels andgoodacidity. well to climate changes,producing It isresistant to grey rot. Itadapts is known for itssteady production. and CabernetSauvignon,Arinarnoa The result ofacross between Bred by INRAin1956 Arinarnoa varieties ...... The dark interest for adaptingto climate change introduced into AOC Portrait of7varieties of Baroque andChardonnay, itisless hot weather. Across between loss offlavour usuallycausedby can beusedto make upfor the aromatic qualitiesofLiliorila Like Alvarinho, thepronounced Liliorila with goodacidity. provides subtle, aromatic wines Its average potential in sugar respect to harvesting dates for the follows aconventional pattern with suffering from springfrost and ripening variety isat lower riskof Sauvignon andGrenache, thislate- A cross between Cabernet Origin: INRA1961 Marselan ageing. Wines are colourful andsuitablefor interest. its indisputableenvironmental especially powdery mildew, hence susceptible to grey rot, oidiumand Bordeaux grape variety isless This historical andlong-forgotten Origin: Southwestern , possibly in Castets specifications

for ageing. structured, colourful and suitable complex, aromatic, full-bodied, Wines are ofexcellent quality, except for grapevine dead arm. susceptible to most fungaldiseases, changes. Itisnotparticularly harvesting andadaptsto climate from springfrost, allowing later Nacional isless at riskofsuffering A very late-ripening variety, Touriga Origin : Touriga Nacional suitable for ageing. quality, colourful, distinctive, and oidium and mites. Wines are high to beless susceptible to grey rot, to climate changesandhasproven Bordeaux vineyards. Itisadapted with nicely-sustained aromas. sweet white wines of highquality allowing thenatural elaboration of recognized for itsaromatic qualities, resistant to grey rot. Ithasbeen This late-ripening variety isvery Origin: Pyrénées-Atlantique Petit Manseng flowery, powerful andaromatic. susceptible to grey rot. Wines are *Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences experimented onthis plot. AOC &Bordeaux Supérieurspecifications are being The 7 grape varieties introduced into the Bordeaux ly/2RxSBL9 To findoutmore, clickhere (videowithEnglishsubtitles) https://bit. their physiological response to drought. for several ofthesegrape varieties andquantifying • Establishing achronology ofripening«earliness» grape varieties observation data regarding these • Recording andarchiving Bordeaux. that are poorlyknown in potential ofthesegrape varieties adaptation and the qualitative • Studying thepossibilities of context ofclimate change of Bordeaux grape varieties ina • Studying thebehaviour time in quantityofgrapes over • Measuringpossible changes (vitis vinifera). Itisaimedat: French and foreign varieties 2007 andplanted with52 plot setupinBordeaux in VitAdap: vineyards. the context of the climate in the Bordeaux in theface ofglobalwarming andwithin behaviour andabilityofthevinesto adapt underway includeanin-situstudy ofthe Conducted by theISVV*, two projects and GreffAdapt to plantmaterial: VitAdapt FOCUS onresearch related research inthoseareas over thepast 10years. In all,nearly€2millionhave beeninvested in • Plantmaterial • Oenologicalimpacts • Climate be broken down into three areas: theme intheCIVB’s research priorities.Itcan then, climate changehasbeen anunderlying Bordeaux vineyards presented in2007. Since 2003 andthefirst thesis on climatology inthe Research work was first funded by theCIVBin through research Planning ahead TOMORROW an experimental Arinarnoa, Saint- Castets, Marselan, of varieties planted: Plot 52, examples Liliorila, for whites Petit Mansengand servadou, for reds; Macaire andFer change. but integrating therequired adaptation to climate fungal diseases(powdery mildew andoidium) with Bordeaux typicity andresistant to themain Programme whose priority is to create new varieties > NEWVINE important parameter for adaptation. of plotlocation (orientation, altitude, etc.) isan (2°C onyearly average) demonstrate that thechoice with anetwork ofsensors.The differences observed Impact oflocalclimate onalimited geographic area Agro) > MESOCLIMAT DULIBOURNAIS warmer climate usingsolarpanels quality ofBordeaux wines,withreproduction ofa Impact of climate change on the phenology and > HEATBERRY Other examples https://bit.ly/2QmuQkD To findoutmore, clickhere (videoinFrench) particular how they adaptto water stress. the agronomical qualitiesoftherootstocks, andin noir, Syrah andUgniblanc). The aimisto determine vineyards (Cabernet Sauvignon, , Pinot grafted with5emblematic varieties from French France and25foreign ones.All55rootstocks were genotypes including30authorisedin GreffAdapt : Bordeaux hasbeeninvesting in research for over 10years (IFV, INRA , INRA Bordeaux) (INRA, Bordeaux ) Experimental plot of 55 (INRA, Bordeaux Science (INRA, Bordeaux Science 5 # BORDEAUX IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE - 2019 PRESS RELEASE # 6 # BORDEAUX IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE - 2019 PRESS RELEASE # *winegrowers, négociants, wine cooperatives, distilleries, ADEME, Departmental and Regional Councils, research, the Chamber of Agriculture, transporters and energy suppliers, etc. partner organisation implementation (means, the means required for action, its strengths and descriptions ofan provide concrete The recommandations trade. the entire wine been sentoutto for actionhave recommandations Since 2017, 15 assessment measured theinitialefforts. In 2013, anew carbonfootprint for Bordeaux wines. emissions (GHG) via committed to reducing itsgreenhouse gas Based onthesefindings,thewineindustry •13.2% =energy •20.5% =freight products, etc.) •36% =incoming materials with 3mainemitters = 840000 its CarbonFootprint for thefirst time. In 2008,theBordeaux wineindustry assessed Bordeaux wines Climate Planfor contacts, etc. on quality. numerous energy-consuming investments, focused over 5years i.e. a9%decrease inthewinetrade’s footprint = 770,000 tons CO for equivalent range •Expandcomposting ofvineshootsandeffluents•Develop actionsofshared waste collection concrete actionto beimplemented inthefield. the entire winetrade. Priorityactionswere selected anddescribedinrecommendations for identifying exemplary hands-on practices, theClimate Plan2020 roadmap was spread to In 2016, to accelerate theinitiative, allthestakeholders* were involved. , despite substantial export activityand TODAY tons CO (road, sea,etc.) the Climate Plan2020 2 2 1 le matériel Je fais appelauxCUMApourmutualiser ET MESÉMISSIONS DEGES? MA CONSOMMATION ENGASOIL COMMENT RÉDUIRE eq. anticipée. de façon en matériel, mes besoins J’identifie eq. (plastic, glass, oenological Mon besoinconcerne laviticulture, lavinification, lagestion deseffluents, 2 SOCIETAL BÉNÉFICE ENVIRONNEMENTAL BÉNÉFICE ÉCONOMIQUE BÉNÉFICE l’on m’indique. de laCUMAque le réserve auprès l’équipement, ou la disponibilité de CUMA etvérifie Je contacte la les services disponiblesenCUMAsont: and recycling •Encourage rainwater collection POURQUOI ? COMMENT ? 3 matériel. 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Examples: •Generalise useoflighter-weight glass bottles • getinvolved inactions to reduce emissions • create graphs consumption, andrenewable energy generation in terms ofgreenhouse gases,water &energy • compare themselves to therest ofthewinetrade • assess theiremissions and négociantscan: winegrowers In just clicks, professionals). wine trade (accessible onlyby created performance was tool to measure In 2019, anonline +20% creation ofrenewable carbon footprint lowering its committed to Bordeaux is - 20%energy conservation greenhouse gasemissions - 20%water conservation - 20%overall reduction of Climate Plan2020 energy After 72 • 1/4oftheBordeaux wineproduction • 38%ofharvestsinAOC and 3unions 29 • Inover 170countries • Over2/3ofBordeaux winessold 300 devoted to • Approx. 5%ofthevineyards surface are • Average sizeofestates:19.1 hectares • Mainly,family-run estates 5,800 Over 55,000direct • andindirect jobs Top • employerinGironde Vineyards infigures Bordeaux ANNEX brokers winecooperatives

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