Jamie Goode: Can Terroir Survive Climate Change?

Winemag examines whether climate change could weaken the distinctive expression of celebrated wine regions, particularly Burgundy’s climats. Jamie Goode argues that increasing temperatures may push Pinot Noir and Chardonnay beyond their ideal ripeness windows, potentially making wines taste more varietal and less site-specific, while changes to canopy management, planting density, biodiversity and grape varieties may become necessary to preserve regional identity.