A rule change that makes sense, and one that sends a warning

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A rule change that makes sense, and one that sends a warning

16 September 2026

By Magnus Egerdahl Nørsett

Champagne can now be bottled above 13% for the first time. Don't expect 15% wines from 2026, but the fact that the line had to move at all says a lot about this summer.

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