Winemakers across France are experimenting with the ancient practice of "vitiforestry" – growing trees alongside vines – to tackle the modern issue of climate change, and many are impressed with the results. As the world faces increasingly unpredictable weather, trees can help protect vines from spring frosts and provide shade during heatwaves.
In the wine-making heart of the northern Rhône hills in southeastern France, one of Pierre-Jean Villa's plots is a curiosity.
