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Champagne harvest begins earliest on record amid climate change pressures

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Champagne producers are facing an unprecedentedly early grape harvest due to accelerated ripening caused by extreme heat and drought. This year's harvest began in mid-August, a month earlier than historically common, compressing the ripening period significantly. While the reduced yields are partly due to spring frosts, climate change is forcing the industry to adapt its traditional methods and invest in research for more resilient grape varieties. AI

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Champagne harvest begins earliest on record amid climate change pressures

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sylvie Corbet, Nicolas Garriga, The Associated Press ·

    The great climate change Champagne race, as grape ripening shrinks from 100 to 80 days: ‘We’ve never seen anything like it’

    Extreme heat and drought have triggered Champagne’s earliest harvest on record, forcing growers to race to preserve the wine’s quality.

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