Cave

/KAHV/

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French term for wine cellar, usually underground.

Full Definition

Cave is the French word for cellar, typically referring to underground wine storage. 'Cave cooperative' is a cooperative winery. Temperature-stable caves are ideal for wine aging. The term appears in many French producer names. Compare with chai (above-ground cellar, particularly in Bordeaux).

Related Terms

chai cellar storage

See Also

aging cellaring

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Chai

French term for an above-ground wine storage building.