French Champagne output evaporates by half in scorching heat wave
French Champagne production is expected to fall by nearly half in 2026 due to a scorching heat wave that swept across the country, significantly harming crops.
TL;DR
- French Champagne production is expected to fall by nearly half in 2026.
- A scorching heat wave across the country is the cause of the projected decline.
- The heat wave significantly harmed the grape crops.
- This will lead to a substantial reduction in Champagne output.