Green wines to sail into Ireland

James S Murray
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French sailing fleet opens up traditional trade routes in attempt to slash carbon emissions

French shipping company Compagnie de Transport Maritime à la Voile (CTMV) has revealed it is just a month away from delivering its first "green" shipment of wine to Ireland in a 108-year-old sailing ship....

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