Glossary
Bouquet
/boo-KAY/
Complex aromas developed through fermentation and aging.
Full Definition
Bouquet refers to secondary and tertiary aromas that develop from fermentation and aging, as distinct from primary varietal aromas. These include yeast-derived scents (bread, brioche), oak contributions (vanilla, toast), and bottle age characteristics (leather, earth, mushroom). A developed bouquet indicates mature wine.
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