Iran and France may be about to break bread soon with a historic meeting in Paris, but a clash over Cabernet has spoiled any chance for a diplomatic dinner.

France’s RTL Radio reports that a formal meal with French President Francois Hollande and Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani was scrapped after the Iranians insisted on halal fare — meaning absolutely no alcohol.

France refused to entertain the blasphemous concept of wine-free dinner, offering instead to host an official breakfast for Rouhani and his entourage. But the Iranians dismissed the proposal as “too cheap,” according to the RTL Radio report.

France still plans to roll out the red carpet when Rouhani arrives, but there will apparently be no red wine to toast the occasion. Elysee Palace didn’t immediately comment on the alleged brouhaha when contacted by the Washington Post.