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The process of growing a cutting of Vitis vinifera on American or hybrid, phylloxera-resistant rootstock.​

A confusing term. In Burgundy, Grand Cru refers to the best vineyard sites on the slopes of the Côte d’Or. In St. Emilion, however, most interesting estates are classified as Grand Cru; here, the term means very little.​

A term frequently used to describe the top Champagne houses.​

The pleasant, herbaceous aromas and flavors are reminiscent of newly cut grass. It is often used to describe the overall character of Sauvignon Blanc. British or European tasters sometimes use the word ‘gooseberry’ to describe this flavour.