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Division 11 In the case of sparkling wines other than sparkling wines bearing a protected designation of origin:

United Kingdom

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  1. (a)

    the tirage liqueur intended for their preparation may contain only:

    • grape must,

    • grape must in fermentation,

    • concentrated grape must,

    • rectified concentrated grape must, or

    • sucrose and wine;

  2. (b)

    the actual alcoholic strength by volume, including the alcohol contained in any expedition liqueur added, shall be not less than 9,5 % vol.