Record heat in France produced unusually sweet grapes, allowing winemakers to make sparkling wine reaching as much as 15% alcohol by volume.
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Saturday, September 12, 2026
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French prestige brands Carita, Caudalie and Clarins are entering hair care, joining Sisley in extending their skincare expertise into the category.
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Record heatwaves in France set to make champagne stronger
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Record heat in France produced unusually sweet grapes, allowing winemakers to make sparkling wine reaching as much as 15% alcohol by volume.
The decisive shift is a warmer harvest translating directly into higher alcohol content. Producers face
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Climate volatility is beginning to alter the taste, strength, and production economics of a premium consumer product.
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The ‘Skinification’ of Hair Care in France
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French prestige brands Carita, Caudalie and Clarins are entering hair care, joining Sisley in extending their skincare expertise into the category.
Prestige skincare brands are broadening their portfolios as hair care adopts skincare-style products, language and
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Hair care is becoming a new premium growth channel for skincare brands and a more contested space for incumbents.
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