Record heatwaves in France set to make champagne stronger

"The Mediterranean climate is moving north. This is year one of a new cycle. It's unlikely to be every year, but it will happen again."

— Stéphane Vignon , Executive

"Today people increasingly prefer lower-alcohol. The battle between what consumers want and what nature provides must be very stressful for producers."

— Jane Anson , Other

"The likelihood of hotter weather in the future means this unusual harvest will probably become the norm in 10 to 15 years."

— Maxime Toubart , Executive