Frankreich: Eine der schwächsten Weinernten seit Jahrzehnten erwartet
Die Dürre in diesem Sommer setzt den französischen Winzern zu. Sie gehen von der dritten schwachen Weinernte in Folge aus. Eine Region ist besonders stark betroffen.
France anticipates one of its weakest wine harvests in decades due to extreme heat and an ongoing drought. According to the French Ministry of Agriculture, the Champagne region is expected to see a near halving of the harvest compared to last year. The ministry's initial estimate puts the total harvest at 33.9 million hectoliters, which is six percent less than 2025 and 17 percent less than the average of 2021 to 2025.
This would mark the third weak harvest in a row for France, which is the world's second-largest wine producer by volume and traditionally the largest wine exporter by value. The decline in production has been ongoing since 2024 and 2025. The Champagne region, particularly, faced a severe blow after initially favorable conditions in the spring of this year deteriorated due to the summer drought and multiple heatwaves.
The high temperatures caused considerable stress to the vines and grapes, reducing yields. Due to the exceptional heat, most French winemakers began harvesting unusually early.
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