WorldFrench winemakers forecast 30-year low harvest after severe drought and heat

France’s agriculture ministry expects this year’s wine production to fall just below 34m hectolitres, down 6% from last year and 17% below the 2021-2025 average. Severe drought and heatwaves damaged grapes, while vineyards in some regions fear wildfire smoke could cause ‘smoke taint’ and affect wine quality.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-07 15:10Original