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.

Related Terms

commune premier cru regional

See Also

burgundy classification

Vigorous Back to Glossary Village Wine

More terms starting with V

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.