Vouvray
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A white wine from the Loire valley in France that can be dry or sparkling
- noun
- /vuːˈvreɪ/
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- And what was that 10-minute lecture on, what, Vouvrays?
Examples
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Michel had watched them start on the proper course, guided ever so gently away from the expensive champagne and toward a more palatable—and more affordable—petillant Vouvray.
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A chilled Vouvray is the perfect wine to serve with a light seafood dish on a warm evening.
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Many wine enthusiasts recommend pairing a Vouvray with creamy cheeses for a delightful contrast.
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During our visit to the Loire valley, we enjoyed tasting a variety of Vouvray wines at local vineyards.
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Etymology
Vouvray comes from the name of a town in the Loire valley of France, and the wine is named after that place just like Champagne or Bordeaux. So, Vouvray today means a 'dry white wine', still or sparkling, made in the area around that town.