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

https://mins.news/en/item/48588

- The Guardian, 2026-09-07 15:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/07/french-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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