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"In forty-eight years of work, I've never seen this": the heatwave is bringing the grape harvest forward and causing fears of low yields

The high temperatures in 2026 accelerated the vine cycle, triggering very early harvests all over France. Combined with the drought, the high temperatures reduced the size and quantity of grape juice, raising fears of low yields.

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"In forty-eight years of work, I've never seen this": the heatwave is bringing the grape harvest forward and causing fears of low yields

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