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Barrique (bah-REEK) Traditional Bordeaux oak barrel holding 225 liters

Bâtonnage (bah-toh-NAHZH) Stirring wine lees during aging to add texture and complexity

Biodynamie (bee-oh-dee-nah-MEE) Biodynamic viticulture following Rudolf Steiner's principles

Blanc de Blancs (blahn duh BLAHN) White wine made only from white grapes, usually Chardonnay in Champagne

Blanc de Noirs (blahn duh NWAHR) White wine made from black grapes

Botrytis Cinerea (boh-TRY-tiss sin-EH-ree-ah) Noble rot that concentrates grapes for sweet wines

Brut (BROOT) Dry style of sparkling wine with less than 12g/L residual sugar