Frédéric Gueguen

Frédéric Gueguen is a winegrower located in the Chablis region of Yonne, Burgundy, France. He, along with many other winegrowers in the area, has recently been in the news due to a significant frost event that occurred during the night of March 26th to 27th. The unusually cold temperatures threatened the young vines and potentially the entire harvest. To combat the frost, Gueguen and other viticulturists spent the night lighting candles throughout their vineyards. This is a common practice in the region to raise the temperature slightly and protect the delicate buds from freezing. The news coverage highlights the efforts and challenges faced by winegrowers like Gueguen in protecting their crops from unpredictable weather patterns, emphasizing the vulnerability of the wine industry to climate-related events.