The publication of this new estimate comes as representatives of farmers, including wine growers, are preparing to launch a new protest movement to defend their income.
Published on 08/11/2024 21:06
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The wine crisis continues. 2024 wine production in France is expected to decline by 23% year-on-year, due to “unfavorable weather conditions in all regions” production, according to a new estimate published Friday November 8 by the Ministry of Agriculture. This publication comes as representatives of farmers, including wine growers, are preparing to launch a new protest movement to defend their income.
As of November 1, the 2024 harvest was estimated at 36.9 million hectoliters, a volume close to the historically low levels of 2017 and 2021, years also marked by climatic hazards. This represents a decline of 17% compared to the average of the last five years. All types of wine are affected, particularly in Burgundy, Beaujolais and Champagne. These projections have been further revised downwards, since in September, the statistics and forecasting services of the ministry predicted a decline of 18% over one year. .
The year 2024 was characterized by precipitation from spring until the harvest and health problems which reduced volumes. In many vineyards, flowering took place in cool and humid conditions, leading to coulure (fall of flowers and young berries) as well as millerandage (formation of berries that are too small), recalls the ministry. Added to this are losses due to frost in spring, mildew and hail in summer.
