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Champagne Yields Drop 30% as Heat Shifts Harvest Earlier

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  • Astad Vineyard harvested solaris grapes, calling it a vintage harvest boosted by warmer climate.
  • Record high temperatures forced European wine producers to harvest grapes earlier this year.
  • French wineries warned the heat and drought could create their worst season in 30 years.
  • Champagne growers reported yields down 30% as harvest shifted from September to mid-August.