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🍬 Is Bordeaux Getting Sweeter? France Authorizes Sweetening of Dry Wines

🍬 Is Bordeaux Getting Sweeter? France Authorizes Sweetening of Dry Wines

French winemakers have been given the green light to change a centuries-old tradition: a new national law passed in late 2025 now permits the addition of sugar (as grape must) to dry wines, a revolutionary step, especially for Bordeaux.

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