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Lyon wine pots are instantly recognizable thanks to their generously sized bottoms. This shape isn’t just for stability; it also hides a clever historical trick!<\/p>\n

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According to legend (or not\u2026), some Lyon winemakers added glass to the pot, thus maintaining its size while reducing the amount of wine the workers, the famous silk weavers, could drink. A mischievous way to control consumption without sacrificing the charm of the table!<\/p>\n

Today, these pots remain a symbol of Lyon’s artisanal tradition, combining practicality, humor, and authenticity, and their “big bottoms” continue to bring smiles to young and old alike.<\/p>\n

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