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French wine output set to hit historic low after record summer heatwaves

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What happened

The French agriculture ministry on Wednesday forecast a historic low wine output this year after a summer of record high temperatures and a reduction in cultivated areas.

Key facts

  • The French agriculture ministry on Wednesday forecast a historic low wine output this year after a summer of record high temperatures and a reduction in cultivated areas.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:08:45 UTC.

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