PARIS (Reuters) -Wine production in France is set to rebound by at least 10% this year from weather-hit 2024 output, though the recovery will be curbed by the loss of some vines in southwest France under an industry restructuring programme, the farm ministry said.

France, which vies with Italy and Spain for the position of the world’s largest wine producer, is expected to produce between 40 million and 42.5 million hectolitres this year, representing a 10%-17% increase from 2024, the ministry said on Friday in its initial outlook for 2025 output.

The forecast production range was slightly below an average level of 42.9 million hectolitres for the past five years, it said. A hectolitre is the equivalent of about 133 standard wine bottles.

“In 2025, weather conditions have been more favou

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