Early French winemakers had surprisingly sophisticated techniques.

Ancient DNA from grape pips shows France cultivated & spread vines for over 2,500 years, with diverse origins & early cloning techniques shaping modern varieties like Pinot Noir.

https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2026/03/25/early-french-winemakers-had-surprisingly-sophisticated-techniques?utm_content=ed-picks-image-link-5&etear=nl_today_5&utm_campaign=a.the-economist-today&utm_medium=email.internal-newsletter.np&utm_source=salesforce-marketing-cloud&utm_term=3/25/2026&utm_id=2175810 #wines #vineyards #history #France