Workers take part in a grape harvest as part of the production of the Louis Vallon Bordeaux cremant made by the Bordeaux Families group on 28 August 2024. Credit: Christophe Archambault / AFP via Getty Images
France’s wine producers will not look back with any affection on the 2024 vintage. It has hit growers across the country with a bewildering array of problems – ‘frost, coulure, hail, mildew, drought – take your pick’, one grower said gloomily. While some regions have been more affected than others, none have escaped. Repercussions are likely to be felt in the short, medium and long-term.
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