France: One of the weakest wine harvests in decades expected
This summer's drought is affecting French winegrowers. They expect the third weak wine harvest in a row. One region is particularly hard hit.
France's wine harvest is expected to be one of the lowest in 30 years due to extreme heat and drought. The country's agriculture ministry estimates a total harvest of 33.9 million hectoliters, 6% less than in 2025 and 17% less than the average from 2021 to 2025. The Champagne region is particularly affected, with production likely to almost halve compared to last year. This would be France's third consecutive weak harvest, following low production in 2024 and 2025.
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