Champagne Production in France to Nearly Halve Due to Heat - Dining and Cooking
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French Champagne output evaporates by half in scorching heat wave
French Champagne production is expected to fall by nearly half in 2026 due to a scorching heat wave that swept across the country, significantly harming crops. The Champagne region was most affected by a culmination of weather factors, including drought, hail, and frost, leading to a 48% drop in Champagne output from the 2025 average, […]
Champagne production in France to nearly halve due to heat - Dining and Cooking
Champagne production in France could fall by 48% year-on-year in 2026 to 1.34 mln hectoliters. The decline is mainly attributed to extreme heat and drought, which have significantly affected grape yields, as well as a reduction in vineyard area. France’s total wine production this year is estimated at around 34 mln hectoliters. This is 6% [...]
France is known as one of the world's great wine nations. But this year's record-breaking summer has left its mark on the vineyards, and the country is now facing one of its lowest wine productions in 30 years after heatwaves and drought damaged vines and grapes, Reuters reports.
Champagne production in France in 2026 could decline by 48% compared to last year to 1.34 million hectoliters. The main causes were abnormal heat and drought, which negatively affected the yield of grapes, as well as the reduction of vineyard areas. The total wine production in France this year is estimated at about 34 million hectoliters. This is 6% less, [...] The post Champagne production in France will be almost halved due to the heat first …
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