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Wine Encyclopedia

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climat

The Burgundian term for a "vineyard." The term also implies not only the grapes but the entire microclimate found in a specific vineyard.

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clone

A specific type of grape propagated by buddings or cuttings from a specific root stock.

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clos

A walled vineyard.

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closed

A description of a young wine which has yet to develop its bouquet.

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cloudy

The basic cause of cloudiness in a wine are tiny particles which are in suspension. This condition can be caused by rapid changes in temperature and often clears of its own accord with proper cellaring.

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cloying

This term is often applied to dessert wines which have a too rich sweetness that does not engage the interest of the drinker. This is in contrast to the great dessert wines of Sauternes and Barsac, whose depth of flavor is only accentuated by their high...

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