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

France’s record summer heat has raised grape sugar levels unusually high in the Champagne region. Authorities have allowed the area’s sparkling wine to reach 15 percent alcohol for the first time, compared with the usual 13 percent cap.

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