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Macération (mah-say-rah-see-OHN) Maceration - skin contact during fermentation

Marc (MAHR) Pomace brandy made from pressed grape skins

Méthode Champenoise (may-TOHD sham-peh-NWAHZ) Traditional method for sparkling wine

Millésime (mee-lay-ZEEM) Vintage year

Mis en bouteille (mee ahn boo-TAY) Bottled

Moelleux (mwah-LUH) Sweet wine, less sweet than liquoreux

Monopole (moh-noh-POHL) Vineyard with single owner

Mousseux (moo-SUH) Sparkling

Moût (MOO) Grape must - juice before/during fermentation