10/23/2026
A different world! In 1961, Merlot was only #9 and Cabernet Sauvignon only #16 among France’s red grape varieties. Carignan and Aramon led by a wide margin, at #1 and #2 with 185,000 and 160,000 hectares. Fascinating insights into the French vineyard 65 years ago. **ehistory