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character

The flavors in a wine that shows or is reflective of its place of origin.
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Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety used to make white wine. It is believed to have originated in the Burgundy...
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charmat process

Also known as "bulk" process. In champagne production, this term refers to secondary fermentation which is performed in a tank....
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charnu

French term meaning "full bodied."
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chateau

Literally "castle" often used to designate a specific estate or winery.
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chateau bottled

In Bordeaux, this term is applied to wine which has been grown and bottled at a particular chateau. Similar to the term "Estate...
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