France Champagne Output Set to Halve on Heat Waves and Drought

climate change take half the champagne

France's Champagne output is set to fall 48% from 2025 to 1.34 million hectoliters. Heat, drought and less vineyard area are cutting yields across key wine regions. The ministry estimates total 2026 wine output at 34 million hectoliters, 17% below the five-year average. www.bloomberg.com/ne...