Glossary
Village
/vih-LAHZH/
Wine from a specific commune, below Premier Cru level.
Full Definition
Village wines come from a named commune/village but not from classified vineyard sites. In Burgundy, Village level is below Premier Cru and Grand Cru but above regional appellation. Village wines can include estate fruit not deemed worthy of cru designation or blend from multiple village plots.
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Varietal
Wine named for its grape variety.
Vegetal
Aromas of vegetables or unripe grapes.
Velvety
Smooth, soft, luxurious texture like velvet.
Veraison
The onset of ripening when grapes change color.
Vertical Tasting
Comparing multiple vintages from one producer.
Vigor
The growth energy and vegetative power of a vine.