Colloquial term (also called vintage cuvée) for the blending of different vintages, as is common for sparkling wines such as champagne or sparkling wine, as well as for dessert wines such as Madeira, port and sherry. Very few producers also practice this for non-alcohol-enriched still wines; for example the Spanish winery Vega Sicilia. When blending two or more vintages, according to the wine law within the European Union, none of the years used may be individually stated on the bottle label unless at least 85% of the vintage is from a specific year. See also under Cuvée and vintage wine.
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