Here is a region-by-region outlook on expected yields after climate change hit Europe with a vengeance
Wine estates in Burgundy may produce their smallest vintages yet. Picture: 123RF/JAVARMAN
The French ministry of agriculture and food projected overall yields at 24%-30% lower than average, the smallest wine harvest in 45 years. But remember: quality can still be good or even outstanding. Some growers are saying the surviving grapes look “amazing”. Champagne: Weather and mildew echoed Burgundy’s experience. Louis Roederer lost 25% of the crop to the 12-day frost and 25% to outbreaks of mildew, which chef de cave Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon calls “the worst since 1958”. He adds, “Chardonnay is the luckier grape!” Which means excellent blanc de blancs. Top pinot noir is also successful, so Cristal, a blend of both, will not suffer.
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