Champagne’s ruling council has warned producers to be vigilant after it failed to prevent the continuation of a nuclear waste site only few miles from vineyards.
A French court has turned down an appeal by the CIVC, Champagne’s trade body, that sought to force France’s nuclear energy agency to stop processing radioactive waste at the site at Soulaines, which is less than ten miles from designated Champagne vineyards.
A CIVC spokesperson told just-drinks today (27 October) that winemakers should be on their guard. “We cannot take for granted that there is no risk of contamination, we shall remain vigilant,” he said.
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