cuvée

noun cu·vée \kü-ˈvā, kyü-; kue-vā\

Definition of CUVÉE

: bulk wine; especially : wine in casks or vats so blended as to ensure uniformity and marketability

: a blend of still wines used in the production of champagne

cu·vée also cu·vee \kü-ˈvā, kyü-; kue-vā\

French, from cuve

First Known Use: 1833

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