France's agriculture ministry has warned the country's wine production could fall by up to 12% this year, following an unseasonably cold spring, summer heatwaves and destructive hailstorms. That would be about 4% below average production over the past five years, the ministry added. The warning comes as France prepares for a major harvest of grapes in June, with more than half its vineyards expected to be affected by frost, hail or other weather conditions.
France's agriculture ministry has warned the country's wine production could fall by up to 12% this year, following an unseasonably cold spring, summer heatwaves and destructive hailstorms. The warning comes as France prepares for a major harvest of grapes in June, with more than half its vineyards expected to be affected by frost, hail or other weather conditions.