# Scorching summer pushes French wine harvest to new historic low

https://mins.news/en/item/48390

- France 24, 2026-09-07 11:57 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260907-scorching-summer-pushes-french-wine-harvest-to-new-historic-low

> French wine production is expected to fall sharply this year after scorching temperatures brought widespread heatwaves and drought. The agriculture ministry said winemakers were forecasting a 6 percent decline, potentially making it the worst harvest in about 70 years. France has announced more than €1 billion in emergency aid for farmers.

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