The volume of wine production in France may become one of the lowest in the last 30 years due to drought

The volume of wine production in France may become one of the lowest in the last 30 years due to the drought. This was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture of the country, writes The Guardian. According to preliminary estimates, winemakers will produce about 33.9 million hectoliters of wine in 2026, which is 6% less than a year earlier and 17% lower than the average for 2021-2025. Champagne has suffered the most, as production there may decrease by almost half compared to last year. In Burgundy and Beaujolais, a decrease of about a third is expected, and in Jura – by 37%. The assessment is not yet final. The grape harvest continues, the final data will be known after the official declarations of the regions.