The word "cuvée" or "cuvee," which is often seen in reference to French wine, has multiple meanings.
The French word "cuvée" is said to be derived from "cube," which means a wine fermentation tank. It has a different meaning for general wine and champagne .
For general wines, the meaning is as follows:
- Fermenting wine in a fermentation tank
- Specially blended fine wines
- Wine made from grapes grown in special fields or selected grapes
- Specially crafted wine
It may be a little confusing, but it is a term that is used broadly from before bottling to after bottling. And in most cases, it is used to mean "good quality wine."
In Champagne, the first 2,050 liters of juice squeezed from 4,000 kg of grapes is called "cuvée" or "Tete de Cuvee."
In addition, the term "Prestige Cuvée" (English) or "Cuvée Prestige" (French) in Champagne refers to the top-quality wines released by eachhouse under its brand name. They are usually made from grapes from a single vintage.
