Wine, alcohol and other liquors - World news, culture and opinion (2024)

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In Depth Subscribers only What is a vin de soif? Fruity, not overly complex, and accessible to all palates and budgets. Drink it as an aperitif for the simple pleasure of quenching thirst with friends.

Published on June 24, 2024, at 7:00 am (Paris) Ophélie Neiman

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News Subscribers only Global wine consumption kept declining in 2023 According to the International Organization of Vine and Wine, consumption fell by 2.6% year-on-year to 221 million hectoliters. On the production side, indicators are also negative.

Published on April 26, 2024, at 1:39 am (Paris), updated on April 26, 2024, at 9:53 am Laurence Girard

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Interview Subscribers only Pierre Hermé, French chocolatier: 'Learning to taste wine has helped me in my pastry-making career' The sweet artist cultivated a passion for oenology after an apprenticeship. The 2,000 bottles in his cellar help formalize his taste sensations.

Published on April 22, 2024, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Stéphane Davet

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Profile Subscribers only Jacques Lurton, owner of Château Couhins-Lurton and globetrotter, returns to his homeland This 65-year-old winegrower, who comes from a famous Bordeaux lineage, has adapted working methods and techniques discovered abroad to his estates.

Published on April 13, 2024, at 7:00 pm (Paris) Laure Gasparotto

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In Depth Can a co*cktail be made with leftovers? Most often just a mere embellishment, the 'garnish' comes into its own when it is made from the leftovers of one of the ingredients in the co*cktail.

Published on April 12, 2024, at 6:11 pm (Paris) Sébastien Jenvrin

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In Depth Subscribers only Could tea be the new wine? With a tea master to prepare each 'grand cru' and a sommelier to serve it by the glass to compliment each dish, France boasts about 20 restaurants where you can discover aromatic bombs that are the perfect accompaniment to a gastronomic meal.

Published on April 10, 2024, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Ophélie Neiman

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Investigation Subscribers only In-flight delicacy: France's winemakers aim for the sky For many French wineries and champagne makers, getting onto airline menus is a major goal. It not only means that they can sell a significant share of their production but also helps them gain international recognition.

Published on March 27, 2024, at 8:25 pm (Paris), updated on March 27, 2024, at 10:32 pm Sylvie Andreau

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Investigation Subscribers only Planes, seventh heaven for wineries who manage to get on board Wine consumption on board aircraft is on the rise. In economy class, the quality of the 'aviation mini bottle' is improving and the menu is diversifying. In business and first class, renowned labels remain the stars.

Published on March 26, 2024, at 4:00 am (Paris), updated on March 26, 2024, at 9:27 am Sylvie Andreau

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Investigation Subscribers only Chablis, a flourishing Burgundy wine beating the odds This appellation, which increased the size of its vineyards sixfold in 40 years, is enjoying growing international success.

Published on March 5, 2024, at 8:47 pm (Paris), updated on March 5, 2024, at 9:28 pm Laure Gasparotto

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Editorial French disenchantment with wine blows up in the industry's face Decline in consumption is a real issue of concern for wine producers, who are struggling to win over the young adult market and are pulling up vines by the thousands.

Published on March 5, 2024, at 8:14 pm (Paris) Le Monde

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Interview Subscribers only François Hollande: 'France is regarded as a land of excellence for its wines' As an informed wine enthusiast and seasoned diplomat, the former French president knows that a quality bottle can be a precious ally. He also appreciates the European Union's importance for France's wine industry.

Published on March 2, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris) Rémi Barroux

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Investigation Subscribers only French wine consumption takes a sour downturn The French are drinking less and less alcohol, especially young people, and especially wine. There are many reasons behind this reality which is putting the industry in difficulty.

Published on February 29, 2024, at 10:50 pm (Paris) Ophélie Neiman

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News French man arrested for stealing 7,000 wine bottles The 56-year-old man from Burgundy had allegedly stolen the vast collection of bottles from his employers over 15 years.

Published on February 22, 2024, at 3:03 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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News Subscribers only Cognac drives down French wine and spirits exports in 2023 Sales of French spirits outside France fell by 5.9% in 2023, which remained a good year for the industry.

Published on February 17, 2024, at 8:50 am (Paris) Laurence Girard

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Column Subscribers only Le Monde's selection of hot co*cktails to beat cold snaps The warming power of alcohol is illusory, but some drinks can help you get through the winter chill. Here are five recommendations and the all-important recipes.

Published on January 27, 2024, at 6:00 pm (Paris), updated on January 28, 2024, at 8:08 pm Ophélie Neiman

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Published on December 24, 2023, at 10:00 pm (Paris) Laure Gasparotto

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Investigation Subscribers only 'We're not slaves': Champagne's seasonal harvesters face abuse In the Champagne region, 120,000 seasonal workers are employed each year to harvest the grapes that make the famous sparkling wine. But several court cases are forcing champagne houses to reconsider their working and accommodation conditions.

Published on December 16, 2023, at 5:30 am (Paris) Ishaq Ali Anis, Jeevan Ravindran, Robert Schmidt and Stéphanie Wenger

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Selection Subscribers only Le Monde's favorite champagne estates These two major houses and two independent winemakers stood out in a blind tasting of 200 bottles conducted by three Le Monde journalists.

Published on December 15, 2023, at 8:32 pm (Paris) Rémi Barroux Laure Gasparotto Ophélie Neiman

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News Global wine production hits lowest level since 1961 Global output decreased by 7% from last year, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine said.

Published on November 7, 2023, at 3:48 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Feature Subscribers only Carrying on the legacy of the 'Pope of Beaujolais' at the Domaine Marcel Lapierre After the death of their father Marcel in 2010, Camille and Mathieu Lapierre didn't hesitate to take over the reins of the domain from the pioneer of natural wines, while many of their competitors were waiting in the wings.

Published on August 21, 2023, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Jérôme Gautheret

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Selection Subscribers only Seven co*cktail recipes to take you around the world From Rio to Mexico City to Tokyo, seven bartenders reveal the key compositions they'll be serving this summer. For a change of scenery without flying.

Published on July 14, 2023, at 7:03 pm (Paris) Sébastien Jenvrin, Philippe Mesmer, Bruno Meyerfeld, Sandrine Morel, Anne Vigna, Corine Lesnes and Hélène Jouan

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News Subscribers only Overproduction crisis forces Bordeaux region to uproot vines According to a local agriculture body, 1,371 farmers were experiencing difficulties at the end of last year. The crisis does not affect prestigious vineyards.

Published on June 20, 2023, at 8:23 pm (Paris) Laurence Girard

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Investigation Subscribers only Desperate race for water in drought-hit vineyards of southern France From Provence to Languedoc, vineyard irrigation systems are rapidly expanding. While deemed essential by some as an adaptation solution to climate change, it also faces criticism as water resources become increasingly scarce.

Published on June 2, 2023, at 5:30 am (Paris) Angela Bolis

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Column Is white wine cheese's new best friend? A red wine, especially if it is a tannic one, is never the best option for a cheese board. It is better to go for a white wine. Its floral, mineral or spicy notes have a better chance of marrying with the diversity of cooked, soft and blue-veined pressed cheeses.

Published on May 20, 2023, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Laure Gasparotto

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Letter from... Subscribers only Hiroshima's sake wants to conquer the world The prestigious Sempuku house has released a special brew for the G7 summit held in Japan. In response to declining alcohol sales in the archipelago, producers are betting on exports.

Published on May 18, 2023, at 4:00 pm (Paris) Philippe Mesmer

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Column Subscribers only L'Elixir d'Or, a treasure hunt for lovers of riddles and wine Since April 11, the hunt is on. Whoever is able to solve the riddles will bag not a trophy, but 3,500 delicious vintages. To take part in this game promoting the French wine heritage, only two criteria are required: being of legal drinking age and perseverance.

Published on May 14, 2023, at 4:30 pm (Paris) Ophélie Neiman

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Feature Subscribers only Israel has become a new promised land for winegrowers Since 2000, Israeli wine production has experienced strong growth and moved upmarket. In 2022, the creation of its first appellation, Judean Hills, was a crowning moment for producers in search of their own identity.

Published on May 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm (Paris) Laure Gasparotto

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Interview Subscribers only Tony Parker talks wine: 'I've always loved rosé – for me, it's associated with memories of vacations' The former NBA star owns his own vineyard in Provence, and now he's invested in the Château La Mascaronne to create a high-quality rosé.

Published on April 24, 2023, at 8:30 pm (Paris), updated on April 24, 2023, at 8:44 pm Laure Gasparotto

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News Subscribers only 'Drops of God': The intoxicating manga that rocked the world of wine Launched nearly 20 years ago, the Japanese saga is coming to Apple TV+ as a mini-series on April 21. It has changed the way we talk about wine and even affected the destiny of certain wineries.

Published on April 21, 2023, at 12:34 pm (Paris) Ophélie Neiman

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Investigation Subscribers only French cognac is flowing in American rap music The love affair between rappers and the Charente liquor began in the 1990s and turned it into a popular drink in the US. Stars like Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg have even invested in their own 'yak.'

Published on March 10, 2023, at 8:55 pm (Paris) Léo Pajon

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News Subscribers only French wines and spirits set new export record Overseas sales of champagne, cognac, Burgundy wine and other French spirits have exceeded the €17-billion mark for the first time

Published on February 14, 2023, at 3:00 pm (Paris) Laurence Girard

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News France will turn excess wine into industrial alcohol to combat surplus The world's second-largest wine producer is dealing with both overproduction and a drop in consumption.

Published on February 8, 2023, at 12:20 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Column Subscribers only Five ways to recover from Dry January As the end of the month-long abstinence challenge approaches, it's important to consider how to safely return to moderate drinking.

Published on January 30, 2023, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Ophélie Neiman

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Column Subscribers only The first time 'Le Monde' wrote 'Dry January' The foreign concept of abstaining from alcohol consumption in January is gaining ground, at the initiative of several associations. The expression 'Dry January' was first mentioned in the daily newspaper in 2014.

Published on January 11, 2023, at 7:00 pm (Paris) Zineb Dryef

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Investigation Subscribers only In France's Champagne region, a new wine sparkles without any bubbles The historic wines of France's Champagne vineyards were overshadowed by the queen of bubbles before finding a new lease on life and claiming their share of prestige.

Published on December 18, 2022, at 8:08 pm (Paris) Jean-Michel Brouard

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Op-Ed Subscribers only 'Let's keep our engagement to ban herbicides in AOC Champagne' More than 125 Champagne winegrowers insist, in a group letter, on the need to implement the region's 2018 commitment to ban herbicides by 2025.

Published on December 9, 2022, at 11:50 am (Paris), updated on December 9, 2022, at 11:54 am Group letter

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News Subscribers only Small-scale Bordeaux winegrowers protest for more government support Suffering the consequences of a major overproduction crisis, winegrowers held a protest on December 6 in Bordeaux, the capital of the Gironde department.

Published on December 8, 2022, at 11:19 am (Paris) Claire Mayer

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Feature Subscribers only The healthy wine tradition of the Hospices de Strasbourg The Hospices de Strasbourg's cellar has been producing wine since the end of the 14th century, originally as a remedy for its patients. On the brink of disappearing in the 1990s, this unique combination of health and alcohol has now become a wine tourism attraction.

Published on November 5, 2022, at 4:55 am (Paris) Rémi Barroux

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Column Subscribers only 'I drank the Bordeaux of the future' A surprisingly rejuvenated Pessac-Léognan, where the fruit is fully expressed: Château Couhins-Lurton is leading the Bordeaux appellation in a new direction, with stunning results.

Published on October 30, 2022, at 6:30 pm (Paris), updated on December 7, 2022, at 12:17 pm Ophélie Neiman

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Letter from... Subscribers only Chinese pioneer hopes to put his country on the wine map In Yinchuan, Gao Lin, 78, is overseeing the construction of a 3,500-square-meter building dedicated to his and his daughter's passion.

Published on October 2, 2022, at 9:00 am (Paris), updated on October 2, 2022, at 9:50 am Frédéric Lemaître

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News Subscribers only Raising a toast to a 'very promising' Bordeaux vintage Despite a year marked by heat waves and fires, the early harvest suggests an excellent 2022 vintage for Bordeaux wines.

Published on September 25, 2022, at 11:00 am (Paris), updated on September 27, 2022, at 12:23 pm Claire Mayer

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Column Subscribers only Why you'll always be rubbish at wine tasting Does oenology hurt your brain? What's the point of distinguishing between the grape variety and the appellation, the sweetness and the fruitiness, the label and the back label... as long as it gets you drunk?

Published on September 7, 2022, at 10:04 am (Paris), updated on September 7, 2022, at 8:08 pm Ophélie Neiman

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Selection Subscribers only France's wine fair season: 'Le Monde' picks all the best bottles France's annual season of wine discoveries, flavors and bargains has kicked off. 'Le Monde' wine experts tasted the multiple deals offered by French supermarkets, wine shops and other online stores. Here is their guide to the top picks.

Published on September 7, 2022, at 4:58 am (Paris), updated on September 7, 2022, at 4:58 am Ophélie Neiman Laure Gasparotto

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Feature Subscribers only 'We're experiencing climate change firsthand': In the Beaujolais region, winegrowers challenged by drought Early harvests, shriveled grapes, scorched leaves... Producers are looking for solutions to save their crops but admit to being 'a little lost' as they are confronted by the effects of climate change.

Published on August 22, 2022, at 2:43 pm (Paris), updated on August 22, 2022, at 2:51 pm Richard Schittly

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Profile Subscribers only Meet the French winemaker with 500,000 TikTok followers By posting videos during the lockdown to continue showing the Plou et Fils estate in Touraine, the wine aficionado, barely in his 20s, became a star influencer on the social network.

Published on August 21, 2022, at 8:00 am (Paris), updated on September 14, 2022, at 4:17 pm Ophélie Neiman

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In Depth Subscribers only The celebrities buying up vineyards in Provence Businessman Bernard Arnault and filmmaker George Lucas are just a couple of the famous people to have bought and developed a vineyard in southeastern France.

Published on July 25, 2022, at 2:57 am (Paris), updated on July 25, 2022, at 8:15 am Laure Gasparotto

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News Subscribers only The sweet and strong heritage of Mediterranean anis The drink of the South and of summer, aniseed-flavored drinks come in as many versions as there are countries around the Mediterranean. It can be drunk with water as an apéritif or neat as a digestif.

Published on July 16, 2022, at 5:00 pm (Paris), updated on July 16, 2022, at 5:23 pm Laure Gasparotto

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Column Subscribers only Five common misconceptions about white wine It is the least popular of all French wines, perhaps because too many stereotypes are attached to the grapes that make it.

Published on July 9, 2022, at 3:19 pm (Paris) Ophélie Neiman

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Feature Subscribers only Dijon gastronomy and wine salon elevates city to tastebud capital A shrine to the French way of 'good eating' and 'good drinking' opened its doors in May in the capital of Burgundy. The gourmet Cité expects 1 million visitors per year.

Published on June 30, 2022, at 3:45 am (Paris), updated on June 30, 2022, at 9:53 am Laure Gasparotto

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Column Subscribers only How to choose between pinot gris and gewurztraminer? These two grape varieties flourish in Alsace, but consumers struggle to tell them apart. Here are some tips.

Published on June 16, 2022, at 10:54 am (Paris) Ophélie Neiman

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Investigation Subscribers only Spritz, ginger beer and aniseed: The new stars of your evening aperitif Whether it's a reaction to Covid-19 lockdowns or something else, the ritual of the aperitif is back with a vengeance on bar and café terraces in France. The 'slow drinking' trend and a dizzying array of drink options are only driving the trend. Let's take a look at what's on the menu.

Published on June 11, 2022, at 6:00 pm (Paris), updated on June 11, 2022, at 6:00 pm Stéphane Davet

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Feature Subscribers only In southern Moldova, a vineyard gets caught in the turmoil of the war in Ukraine Located at a strategic crossroads on the border with Ukraine and the separatist region of Transnistria, Purcari Castle has hosted thousands of refugees.

Published on May 16, 2022, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on May 16, 2022, at 5:00 am Isabelle Mandraud

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Interview Subscribers only French architect Rudy Ricciotti: 'I promote French wines above all' The star architect of the MuCEM, in Marseille, is a great wine connoisseur, which he talks about with generous, lively, radical and colorful words.

Published on May 3, 2022, at 11:30 am (Paris), updated on May 3, 2022, at 11:30 am Laure Gasparotto

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Long Read Subscribers only Ukraine's wine industry hit by the war After the annexation of Crimea in 2014, Ukraine lost half of its wine production, but was then able to bolster other regions. While the Russian invasion has destroyed vineyards, some winegrowers are already thinking about how to bounce back.

Published on April 30, 2022, at 2:00 pm (Paris), updated on April 30, 2022, at 2:00 pm Laure Gasparotto

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Editorial The shadow of the Russian monster hovers over Black Sea vineyards After Vladimir Putin launched his attack on Ukraine at the end of February, wineries in a bleeding and tormented region of the world are trying to forge a path forward.

Published on April 30, 2022, at 5:55 am (Paris), updated on April 30, 2022, at 10:48 am Le Monde

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Investigation Subscribers only The embarrassment of the French wine industry amid Russian tensions Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Russian-based brands and consultants have been keeping a low profile and awaiting a more peaceful future.

Published on April 28, 2022, at 8:58 pm (Paris) Le Monde

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News Subscribers only In Bordeaux, the vineyard of the future is being created The owner of the Bernard Magrez vineyards has installed a system that artificially heats the vines on an experimental plot. The aim is to study the behavior of grape varieties in order to anticipate the effects of climate change.

Published on April 28, 2022, at 5:01 am (Paris), updated on April 28, 2022, at 5:02 am Claire Mayer

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Feature Subscribers only The Brotherhood of the Knights of Tastevin, the champions of Burgundy wine There was feasting, ceremonial dress, speeches and inductions. Saint Vincent’s Day was yet another occasion for celebrating Burgundy wine for this convivial, old-fashioned brotherhood – which is finally promoting its female members.

Published on April 18, 2022, at 9:15 am (Paris) Ophélie Neiman

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News Subscribers only Four preconceived ideas about great wines Who would have thought that all this talk of 'grand,' 'premier' or 'premier grand' cru would be so complex? If it is enough to leave us scratching our heads, we are at least sure to be drinking good wine.

Published on April 16, 2022, at 7:17 pm (Paris), updated on April 27, 2022, at 10:14 am Le Monde

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Selection Subscribers only Dive into the Grands Crus: Five vineyards where visitors can also spend the night 'Le Monde' invites you to travel. This week, a review of five estates where you can relax after your wine tasting, from Bordeaux to Provence, through the Loire Valley, Burgundy and Champagne.

Published on April 15, 2022, at 4:31 pm (Paris), updated on September 14, 2022, at 4:35 pm Le Monde

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