Champagne to be more alcoholic as record heatwaves in France lead to ‘unusual harvest’
2 sources·Updated September 12, 2026
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- BBC Science·1h agoRecord heatwaves in France set to make champagne stronger
Wine-makers can make bubbly up to up to 15% ABV following an unusual harvest that produced sweeter grapes.
Read at BBC Science → - Irish Independent·10h agoChampagne to be more alcoholic as record heatwaves in France lead to ‘unusual harvest’
Producers worry 15pc alcohol content will put buyers off
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