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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sylvie Corbet and Nicolas Garriga

Champagne growers race against time as heatwaves force earliest harvest ever

Champagne producers are in a race against time as the famed wine region’s earliest harvest on record begins.

Extreme heat and drought have accelerated ripening, leaving growers a narrow window to preserve the quality of the famous drop.

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