Understanding French wine extends beyond enjoyment; it involves navigating wine types, food pairings, etiquette, French wine labels, and the nuances of alcohol by volume, or ABV.
French law mandates that winemakers display alcohol content on labels, but wines under 14% can legally report an ABV within a 1.5% range, benefiting many producers.
The liberal ABV printing in France mirrors practices in places like the U.S., where winemakers can adjust reported alcohol levels to avoid higher taxes on stronger wines.
This flexibility with ABV allows consumers to be more informed shoppers, but also necessitates caution in understanding what one may actually be drinking.
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