Village Wine

/VIL-ij WINE/

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Wine from a named commune or village.

Full Definition

Village wine in Burgundy bears a village name (Gevrey-Chambertin, Meursault) without a specific vineyard. It's above regional wine but below Premier Cru and Grand Cru. Village wines can blend fruit from multiple vineyards within the commune. Some villages have better reputations than others.

Related Terms

bourgogne premier cru commune

See Also

burgundy classification

Village Back to Glossary Vin de France

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.