Why a 50% harvest collapse won't leave shelves short of Champagne

Champagne's facing an extraordinary harvest collapse this year, but don't expect shelves to empty just yet. The region has built up enough stock reserves that it can absorb the 50% production loss without immediately hitting consumer availability, though the crunch will likely come down the line if harvests don't recover. It's a sobering reminder of how climate and weather are reshaping even the most resilient wine regions.