Overview

• French cooperatives account for half of national wine production and represent nearly 60 percent of winegrowers, but four years of climate shocks have drained their cash reserves.
• High inventories from a normal 2025 harvest have left cooperatives struggling to cover fixed costs due to a demand shortfall.
• The industry union reports roughly 100 cooperatives are considering mergers, fusions or cost-sharing arrangements to stay afloat.
• Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard pledged €10 million for restructuring at the July 3 congress, with a sector meeting on July 8 to define detailed support measures.
• Long-term trends such as declining domestic consumption and looming U.S. tariff threats compound financial pressures on cooperatives.