Rocket French Newsletter:
Wine!
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Salut, ça va?
One of France’s oldest legacies is the art of wine making and appreciation. Whilst many countries might surpass French wine making technology today, when it comes to appreciation and the tradition of matching food with the right wine, France has the edge.
Some of the following expressions will help you make the most of your wine tasting session, or prepare you to visit some of France’s truly magnificent wine growing areas and restaurants.
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| Wine tasting | La dégustation des vins |
| Bottled at the chateau | Mis en bouteille au château |
| Designated growing area | Appéllation contrôlée |
| The vineyard | Le vignoble |
| The wine waiter | Le sômelier |
| Regionally graded wine | Le grand cru |
| A glass of red wine | Un coup de rouge |
| A glass of white wine | Un verre de blanc |
| A flute of champagne | Une coupe de champagne |
| A litre of wine (from a cooperative) | Un litre de vin du pays |
| To your good health! | À votre santé! |
In the next newsletter we will discuss one of the more technical aspects of French, namely the difference between addressing someone formally (such as a stranger) and addressing someone casually (such as a friend).
À très bientôt! (See you very soon!)
Marie-Claire
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