French winemakers forecast 30-year low harvest after severe drought and heat
France is facing its worst wine harvest in 30 years, with production expected to reach just under 34 million hectolitres, down 6% on 2025 and 17% below the recent five-year average. The record-breaking heat and severe drought have devastated vineyards, and producers are now worried that smoke taint from wildfires could also damage wine quality. This forecast will have ripple effects across import, distribution, and retail.
Originally published by The Guardian
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