Definition of vigneron in English:
vigneron
noun ˈviːnjərɒ̃viɲ(ə)ʀɔ̃ˌvēnyəˈrôn
A person who cultivates grapes for winemaking.
Example sentencesExamples
- The Beaujolais vignerons, just outside the border, were delighted.
- In 2000, the vignerons took advantage of the incredible super-ripe Cabernet franc that came along with the vintage.
- You can't throw a cork in the region these days without hitting a lush new wine from a giddy, ambitious vigneron.
- Morale among France's vignerons couldn't be lower.
- A generally recognized ‘vintage’ year can have its failures, often for reasons totally beyond the competence of vignerons and wine-makers.
- A wine that costs $9.99 retail usually leaves the vigneron's cellar at $3.00 to $3.50.
- The first serious wine concerns were felt by French vignerons who simply replicated French methods with indifferent results.
- They have exceeded all expectations and have achieved a level of perfection rarely seen by a vigneron.
Origin
French, from vigne 'vine'.