In the vineyard, one feared the worst after a lack of rain, overdoses of sunshine and a series of heat temperatures. The harvest should not exceed 800,000 hl this year in Alsace, compared to 840,000 hl in 2025. But not everything is grey, on the contrary: some areas have been blessed by the gods and the juices are generally in good standing.
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Hail, drought and heat: at the House Jülg in Seebach, the nine hectares of vines suffered a triple penalty. All located on the heights of Wissembourg, they were hit with full whip by the storm of 16 July while suffering the effects of lack of water and heat. Result: about 80% less yield for the only independent winemaker of Nord-Alsace.
In the vineyard, one feared the worst after a lack of rain, overdoses of sunshine and a series of heat temperatures. The harvest should not exceed 800,000 hl this year in Alsace, compared to 840,000 hl in 2025. But not everything is grey, on the contrary: some areas have been blessed by the gods and the juices are generally in good standing.