cépage
grape variety
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/se.paʒ/
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Cultural Note
Unlike New World wines that are labeled by grape variety (Chardonnay, Merlot), French wines are traditionally labeled by region (Bordeaux, Chablis). Knowing which cépages dominate each region is key to understanding French wine — for example, Chablis is always Chardonnay, while Châteauneuf-du-Pape can blend up to 13 different grape varieties.
📝 Example Sentences
Le pinot noir est le cépage principal de la Bourgogne.
Pinot noir is the main grape variety of Burgundy.
Ce vin est un assemblage de plusieurs cépages.
This wine is a blend of several grape varieties.