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Wine with Leslie: Is the French wine crisis a sign of things to come?

"French consumption has dropped by 70% over the last 60 years and a combination of rising costs, climate change and a drop in exports have all contributed."

Wine with Leslie: Is the French wine crisis a sign of things to come? — Pic: iStock

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024 - 14:58

Leslie Williams

Is French wine in crisis? Dozens of news stories in the general and trade media over the last year suggest that it is.

French consumption has dropped by 70% over the last 60 years and a combination of rising costs, climate change and a drop in exports have all contributed.

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