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First alcohol-free Bordeaux from a Cru Classé château - Ilex 2023 from Château Franc Mayne in St. Émilion

🇪🇺 Europe wein.plus 18th February 2026 Market Trends
First alcohol-free Bordeaux from a Cru Classé château - Ilex 2023 from Château Franc Mayne in St. Émilion

Château Franc Mayne in Saint-Émilion has become the first Cru Classé estate to produce an alcohol-free Bordeaux with their new Ilex 2023, a pure Merlot priced at around €57. The wine is currently available only by allocation, suggesting strong interest in premium non-alcoholic options from serious wine producers.

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