Wine consumption in France reaches lowest point since 1961

The French wine industry endured one of its most challenging years in recent memory in 2024, marked by a dramatic drop in production, persistent decline in domestic consumption, and an increasingly volatile export landscape. According to the annual report published June 6, 2025, by Vinetur, the sector suffered a 23% decrease in wine output compared to 2023, producing only 37 million hectoliters — the lowest volume since the 1950s.

This collapse was driven by severe climatic conditions that impacted nearly all major wine regions. Persistent spring rains, late frosts, and an aggressive spread of mildew decimated yields. Key producing areas such as Charentes, Jura, and the Loire Valley reported losses exceeding 30%. Even Champagne and Bordeaux experienced double-digit declines. The downturn in volumes was mirrored by a 21.7% fall in the total production value, as per INSEE estimates [ . . . ]

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