Tuesday, September 18, 2012

France’s Expects Smallest Grape Harvest Since 1991


France Expects Lowest Grape Yield In Two Decades -- France 24

France’s wine producers start harvesting in earnest in September. But particularly bad weather in 2012 means some areas anticipate shortfalls of up to 20%. It is likely to be France’s smallest grape harvest since 1991.

French wine producers expect this year’s grape yield to be the lowest in almost 20 years, as a result of exceptionally bad spring and early summer weather.

The harvest is being gathered in the coming weeks in what the French call “les vendanges”, a highlight of the country’s agricultural calendar.

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My Comment: Expect prices to go up.

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