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DISASTERLOW1h ago · Sep 9, 2026, 1:49 PM

France’s record heatwave pushes champagne alcohol levels to historic high

France 24 [en] · western europe

France’s record-breaking summer heat has forced champagne producers to contend with unusually high sugar levels in grapes, forcing authorities to allow alcohol content of up to 15 percent in the region’s sparkling wine for the first time. Champagne is usually capped at 13 percent.

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