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Volnay|ˈvɒlneɪ|
Also 7 Volne.
[Name of a commune in the department of Côte-d'Or, France.]
A red wine of Burgundy, produced near Beaune (formerly also a white wine).
1699M. Lister Journey to Paris 161 Volne, a pale Champagne, but exceeding brisk upon the Palate{ddd}is said to grow upon the very borders of Burgundy, and to participate of the Excellency of both Counties. 1833[see Pomard]. 1889[see Corton]. 1961A. Wilson Old Men at Zoo i. 48 ‘They've got two good burgundies here,’ he said, ‘this and the Volnay '57.’ 1979R. Lewis Violent Death v. 140 A good lunch of roast beef with an excellent Volnay. |