France's 2025 wine output forecast at historic lows for second year

France's farm ministry forecasts wine output for 2025 at 36.2 million hectolitres, unchanged from last year's historic lows, due to a summer heatwave and drought. This marks a 16% decrease from the five-year average, continuing a trend of reduced yields for the second consecutive year. Champagne production is expected to rise by 14% year-on-year, but remains below average. Bordeaux and Languedoc-Roussillon regions also face declines in output due to adverse weather and vineyard reductions.