Severe winter and spring frosts were blamed by a champagne trade association in Epernay for a likely meager yield of the sparkling wine. About 25, of the 62, acres planted with vines in the Champagne region will produce far less than usual and in some cases no wine at all, the association said.
But because it takes three years for the bubbly wine to reach market and producers have ample stocks after recent bumper crops, good harvests in the next two years would offset the shortage and forestall a shortage and attendant sharp price increases. The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
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