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Old 04-10-2003, 05:09 PM
Bill McCarty
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Default French Wine Terms.


Louise Gagnon wrote in message ...
Hi Bill,

There's also:

Piquette


Yes, I have tasted Piquette. If we're both talking about the same
thing, and I think we are, then it was every bit as bad as you say.
Instead of throwing away the exhausted pomace after it's been pressed,
they sloshed some water into it and pressed it again and fermented the
juice! This was in the Loire Valley. What they got was a thin, pale,
washed out excuse for wine and the best that could be said for it was
that it was non-poisonous. (I think). I'm told it clears quickly and
is given free to vinyard workers with their lunch. And worth every
penny ! Merde !

Regards, Bill.


 

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