The Champagne region is racing against time as it faces its earliest grape harvest ever, triggered by record heat and drought that’s pushed ripening into mid-August—months ahead of tradition. After a damaging March frost and relentless heat waves, growers are battling sun-scorched grapes and labor shortages during peak vacation season, forcing them to rethink age-old methods. While yields may dip, quality remains strong—and climate adaptation, from new grape varieties to tech-driven harvesting, is accelerating. The clock is ticking, but optimism lingers as producers push forward to protect their iconic bubbly.
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