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France Approves Slightly Stronger Champagne Because Apparently the Climate Crisis Has a Silver Lining
France lets champagne hit 15% ABV after record heatwaves, because if the planet is going to boil, we may as well be tipsy for it.
2026-09-12
BBC World
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