Glossary
Chateau
/sha-TOH/
French wine estate, especially in Bordeaux.
Full Definition
Chateau literally means 'castle' but in wine refers to a wine-producing estate, particularly in Bordeaux. The term implies grapes are grown and wine made at the property, though actual castles may or may not exist. Famous chateaux include Lafite, Latour, Margaux, and Petrus.
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Chai
French term for an above-ground wine storage building.