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French winemakers dread 'smoky taste' after wildfires

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Brushing his hand over crackling vine leaves, French winemaker Gregory Guibergia was relieved a wildfire only scorched the edge of his vineyard but he feared its smoke would ruin this year's vintage.

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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24