Château
A building where wine is made and around which vines grow. Despite the images most… Continue reading
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Climat
The term used especially in Burgundy to mean a specific field or plot. Each climat… Continue reading
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Clos
A term used especially in Burgundy to indicate a vineyard enclosed by a wall. One… Continue reading
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Cailloux (KIGH-you)
The French term for stones or pebbles left behind by ancient rivers or glaciers. Although… Continue reading
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Brut
A DRY to very dry Champagne or SPARKLING WINE containing less than 15 grams of… Continue reading
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Bouchon
Bouchon is the French name of a special stopper with clamps that is used on… Continue reading
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Blanc de Noirs
Literally, “white from blacks.” A golden Champagne or SPARKLING WINE made from black (noir) grapes.… Continue reading
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Blanc de Blancs
Literally, “white from whites.” A golden Champagne or SPARKLING WINE made entirely from chardonnay grapes.
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Baumé
The scale used in France and much of the rest of Europe for measuring sugar… Continue reading
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Ban des Vendanges
Literally “opening of the harvest”—the official date when harvest can begin. Growers can choose to… Continue reading
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Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC)
Assemblage
A Champagne or SPARKLING WINE term that refers to the blending, or assembling, of still… Continue reading
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