- France is facing one of its poorest wine harvests in 30 years, with total production projected at 33.9 million hectolitres.
- Output in the Champagne region is expected to fall by 49 per cent compared to last year, representing a near-halving of production.
- The decline has been driven by extreme summer heatwaves, severe drought, and a 2.5 per cent reduction in total vineyard area.
- Bourgogne-Beaujolais output is forecast to drop by a third, although Bordeaux and Languedoc-Roussillon expect modest rebounds.
- The French government has announced an emergency aid package of more than €1 billion to assist farmers affected by the extreme weather.
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