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Champagne Harvests Race Against Heat | Charlotte News
Champagne growers are racing against time as harvests start in mid-August — a historic early date driven by extreme heat and drought. Grapes are ripening faster than ever, squeezing quality control into a narrow window. After a late March frost and four blistering heat waves, some grapes are even browning prematurely. While volume may dip slightly, quality remains intact. This trend is spreading across French vineyards as climate change accelerates. Producers are adapting — experimenting with disease-resistant grape varieties that ripen later — but the rush is also forcing them to rethink…
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