Négociant
Intermediate Regions & Terroirneh-go-SYAHN
Definition
A wine merchant who buys grapes, juice, or wine to blend and sell.
In Depth
Négociants play a crucial role, especially in Burgundy and Champagne, where vineyard holdings are fragmented. Top négociants (Louis Jadot, Joseph Drouhin, Bouchard Père & Fils) produce excellent wines by selecting the best lots from multiple growers. The négociant system allows access to diverse terroirs without owning vineyards, but quality varies enormously.
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Details
- Category
- Regions & Terroir
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Pronunciation
- neh-go-SYAHN