The Tiny Invader That Nearly Killed French Wine

An invisible enemy almost erased French wine from history.
In 1863, a mysterious plague swept through vineyards, turning proud family estates into fields of ash-grey vines and empty barrels. This short animated story follows Pierre, a devoted French winemaker, as he faces a deadly insect from America, dying vines, and a desperate bet on strange new grafted roots.

In just 30 seconds, discover:
• How a tiny aphid nearly destroyed France’s vineyards
• The panic, arguments, and ruined harvests it left behind
• The risky grafting experiment that saved European wine
• A Ghibli-inspired, comic-book watercolor look at real history

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