Glossary
Climat
/klee-MAH/
A named vineyard parcel in Burgundy.
Full Definition
Climat is the Burgundian term for a specifically named and delimited vineyard plot, recognized for its unique terroir characteristics. Burgundy has over 1,200 climats, each producing wines of distinct character. The climats of Burgundy were granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2015.
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Techniques to control vine leaf and shoot growth.
Capsule
The foil or plastic covering over a wine bottle's cork.
Carbonic Maceration
Whole-grape fermentation in CO2, producing fruity wines.
Cava
Spanish sparkling wine made by traditional method.
Cellaring
Storing wine under proper conditions for aging.
Chai
French term for an above-ground wine storage building.