Act now to increase genetic diversity in the world’s vineyards, or we risk losing the notion of ‘vin de terroir’,” warns Lilian Berillon, owner of a French wine nursery. Described by Decanter’s Rhône expert Matt Walls as the “vineyard supplier to the stars”, Berillon has recruited a host of top names from the wine world to explain why it’s important to choose the right plant material. It highlights the damage caused by the increasing use of identical, industrially-produced clones that lack the ability to remain productive beyond a certain age. The question is close to his heart and his passion is palpable.
Watch it for free on YouTube. lilian-berilllon.fr
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