Champagne: 2026 harvest begins with record earliness

The 2026 Champagne harvest began on Thursday, August 6, at a winemaker's estate in the Aube region.

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This marks a record for earliness, nearly a week ahead of initial forecasts.

Winemakers are concerned about the impact of global warming on grape quality.

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