French wine output expected to fall by nearly a third this year

Production expected to fall to lowest level in decades after frosts, poor weather and disease

French wine makers are expected to produce nearly a third less wine this year than usual, after their vineyards were struck by frosts, poor weather and disease during the spring and summer.

The country's wine output is predicted to tumble by 29% this year compared with 2020, to the lowest level in decades, according to France's agriculture ministry.