It is expected that French wine production will be the smallest in 30 years, with severe heatwaves having impacted yields.

The farm ministry said that the heat had damaged both grapes and vines, anticipating that this year’s production will be 33.9 million hectolitres, 6% less than last year.

Within this, it is expected that Champagne output is set to halve this year, as the country recorded its hottest summer on record.

Elsewhere, Bourgogne-Beaujolais is predicted to be down by a third, Val de Loire by 12% and Charentes by 6%.

Bright spots can be found in Bordeaux, which is expected to grow by 10% compared to last year. This is still, however, below its five-year average.

The ministry commented that conditions earlier in the year had been favourable. However, it added that vines could not withstand the summer drought.

“Soil drought intensified across the entire region, and heat waves have caused localized sun scald, scorching, defoliation and wilting of the grapes, reducing harvest volumes,” it said.

Though the country is still the world’s second-largest producer, this year marks the third year of difficult harvests, following 2024 and 2025.

It also follows complicated times for Champagne, as global shipments and exports decline.