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French Wine Industry Faces Uncertain Future

In recent years, the French wine industry has faced a growing crisis. Vineyards are struggling with debt, and under-consumption of French wine has forced the country's winemakers to compete with an increasing number of vintages from around the world.

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Eleanor Beardsley is an NPR correspondent based in Paris, France.
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