saint emilion
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of red wine: A full-bodied red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, specifically from the vineyards surrounding the town of Saint-Émilion.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- For dinner, we opened a bottle of Saint Emilion from 2010.
- The sommelier recommended a Saint Emilion to pair with the roast lamb.
- This Saint Emilion has notes of plum, cedar, and truffle.
Advanced Usage
- As a proper noun referring to the appellation: The term is often used to denote the specific wine-producing appellation (AOC Saint-Émilion) with its own strict regulations.
- The château is located within the Saint Emilion appellation.
Variants and Related Words
- Saint-Émilion (noun): An alternative spelling, often using the accent and hyphen, referring to the same wine or the town.
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (noun): A higher classification within the Saint-Émilion appellation for wines that meet more stringent production criteria.
Synonyms
- Bordeaux (noun): A broader term for red wine from the Bordeaux region, which includes Saint Emilion.
- Claret (noun): A traditional British term for red Bordeaux wine.
Related Terms
- Merlot (noun): The primary grape variety used in the blend for Saint Emilion wines, often complemented by Cabernet Franc.
- Right Bank (noun): A term referring to the wine-producing areas of Bordeaux on the right bank of the Dordogne River, where Saint Emilion is located.
Noun
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full-bodied red wine from around the town of Saint Emilion in Bordeaux
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