2024 Chablis wine harvest faces 18% production decline due to extreme weather and mildew.

The 2024 wine harvest in France's Chablis region faces significant challenges due to extreme weather, including frost, hail, and heavy rainfall, compounded by mildew fungus. The French Ministry of Agriculture projects production will drop to 39.3 million hectoliters, an 18% decline from 2023 and 11% below the five-year average. Winemakers are adapting through innovative practices. Despite difficulties, strong international demand, particularly from the U.S., may help mitigate losses.

September 29, 2024
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